Visiting Boston? The Massachusetts Cannabis Rules to Know Before Your Comm Ave Canna Run

 

Coming into Boston for a game, a show, a campus visit or just a weekend on the Ave? If you're 21 or older, you can shop legal cannabis in Massachusetts even if you don't live here. But the rules don't stop at the register. Here's the short version, straight from the state's Cannabis Control Commission, so your trip stays smooth.

Full disclosure: I run marketing, promotion and events at Comm Ave Canna.

Out of State? You Can Shop, With an ID

The Cannabis Control Commission says visitors can buy from an adult-use Marijuana Establishment in Massachusetts as long as they're 21 or older and show a valid government-issued ID. At Comm Ave Canna, that means 21+ with a valid physical ID at the door. We're at 1030 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd floor, right on the Boston-Brookline line, open Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 8:55 PM and Sunday noon to 6:55 PM. Look us up at commavecanna.com or call (617) 618-5430.

One more thing for visitors: the state's medical program is for Massachusetts residents. The CCC says out-of-state residents cannot purchase medical marijuana here, so visitors shop adult-use.

Know Your Limits

According to the CCC's Know the Laws page, Massachusetts law lets you carry up to two ounces of marijuana, and you may possess up to 10 ounces in your home. If you keep more than two ounces at home, the CCC says it must be locked in a secure place, and it recommends locking up every amount in childproof packaging.

Where You Can't Consume

This is the one that trips people up. The CCC is clear: you cannot use cannabis in any form, including smoking, vaping or eating, in public places or on federal land. That means no sidewalks, no parks, no T platforms.

Staying at a hotel or a short-term rental? The state's More About Marijuana campaign notes that many have policies against cannabis on their property, so check with them first. The CCC also points out that employers, landlords, cities and towns may have their own policies.

Rules of the Road

Treat it like an open container of alcohol. The CCC says it's illegal to have an open container of any form of marijuana in the passenger area of a car, with a civil penalty of up to $500. Keep it in a closed container in your trunk or a locked glove compartment.

And never drive high. The CCC says driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal, and suggests public transportation, a ride-share or a sober friend instead. Good news for visitors: Comm Ave Canna sits on the Green Line B branch near Packard's Corner and Babcock Street.

What Stays in Massachusetts

Here's the big one for out-of-towners. The CCC says it's against the law to take cannabis across state lines, whether by car, plane, train or boat, and you can't mail it, even to a state or country where it's legal. Enjoy what you buy while you're here, and leave it here.

For the full rundown, read the Commission's Know the Laws page at masscannabiscontrol.com before your trip. Then come see us on the Ave.

For adults 21+ only. Keep cannabis away from children and pets.