Martha’s Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That’s led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
Martha’s Vineyard is about to run out of pot, and the situation has sparked a lawsuit and a frenzy of regulators trying to address the issue. The root of the problem seems to stem from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s stance on transporting marijuana to the island. Despite the legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts over seven years ago, regulations prohibit the transportation of pot across the ocean due to potential conflicts with federal laws. This has put Martha’s Vineyard in a tight spot, leading to a shortage of legal cannabis on the island.
The idea that transporting pot by boat or plane poses a risk of violating federal laws has left residents and visitors scrambling for solutions.… Continue reading
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