Overview of Recreational Cannabis Purchase in Massachusetts
The law allowing recreational cannabis use in Massachusetts took effect in 2017. Since then, cannabis dispensaries have boomed. Information about purchases is confidential and only shared with the state.
Purchase Limits and Tracking
- Dispensaries track total daily purchases per customer, not individual purchases.
- Purchase limits include one ounce of flower or 5.3 grams of concentrate per day.
- ID scanning is used to verify age and log visits for efficiency.
- The Metrc system is mandated by state law to track all transactions and prevent exceeding daily limits.
Dispensary Visits and Limits
- You must be 21 years old to purchase cannabis in Massachusetts.
- You can visit multiple dispensaries in one day, but each will know what you purchased already to prevent exceeding limits.
- Purchase limits also apply to cannabis delivery orders.
- Patients are limited to 12 clones per day unless recommended otherwise by a doctor.
Loyalty Programs and Considerations
- Loyalty programs at dispensaries offer perks for repeat customers.
- Shopping at only one dispensary may limit product variety.
- Massachusetts dispensaries with less competition often offer better products.