The shopping trip is the easy part. What happens after you get home matters just as much, especially this time of year when the house fills up with guests, nieces, nephews and somebody's dog. Massachusetts has clear rules and guidance on storing cannabis, and every adult who shops legal should know them.
Full disclosure: I run marketing, promotion and events at Comm Ave Canna.
What the Law Says
The Cannabis Control Commission's Know the Laws page puts it plainly: if you have more than two ounces of cannabis in your home, it must be locked in a secure place. Massachusetts also caps home possession at 10 ounces.
The CCC doesn't stop at the legal minimum. It says it's best to lock away all cannabis products, in childproof packaging, to keep kids and pets safe. The lock is for any amount, not just the big stash.
Why the Packaging Matters
The state's More About Marijuana campaign warns that cannabis products can be mistaken for regular food or candy. Its advice for parents is to keep every product in clearly labeled, child-resistant packaging, and to make sure kids can't see or reach the locked cabinet or box where it's kept.
The same campaign points out that every marijuana product sold in Massachusetts must carry the state's universal symbol on its packaging and on edible products. It recommends teaching kids not to eat or drink anything with that symbol.
Plan for the Teenagers Too
Here's a tip a lot of people miss. More About Marijuana says the way you store cannabis should change as children get older, because safe storage around young children may not stop a curious teenager. Take more precautions as kids grow up.
Your Lock It Up Checklist
Built from the state's guidance:
- Keep it in the original child-resistant packaging, clearly labeled.
- Store it in a closed, locked container, out of reach and out of sight of children and pets.
- Keep it away from where regular food and snacks live, since the state warns products can be mistaken for food or candy.
- Lock it up for any amount. Over two ounces at home, the law requires it.
- Hosting? Check where your lockbox is before guests arrive.
If Something Goes Wrong
Save these numbers from More About Marijuana. Poison Control Hotline: 800-222-1222. Pet Poison Hotline: 855-764-7661. For a serious reaction, call 911, or your local veterinary hospital for a pet.
Shopping on the Ave
Comm Ave Canna is at 1030 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd floor, on the Boston-Brookline line, near the Green Line B stops at Packard's Corner and Babcock Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 8:55 PM and Sunday noon to 6:55 PM. Bring a valid physical ID, because it's 21+ only. Questions? Call (617) 618-5430 or visit commavecanna.com.
For adults 21+ only. Keep cannabis away from children and pets.
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