The Massachusetts Cannabis Commission is about to check the non -collected license fees

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is examined because it did not submit any license fees of up to $ 1.7 million to Marijuana companies over a period of two years. This author has prompted claims for legal reforms to combat operational defects within the agency.

Results from the report of the General Inspector

The general inspector of General Inspector Jeffrey Shapiro discovered that the CCC employees expanded the process data of over 150 marijuana business licenses without collecting fees of around 550,000 US dollars between August 2022 and August 2024. In addition, the commission gave more than 120 commission together without collecting up to 1.2 million US dollars in the associated fees. Shapiro described them as a “outrageous surgical breakdown” and emphasized the need for legislative intervention to reform the structure of the agency.

The reaction and restoration efforts of CCC

In response to the results, the CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern denied the number of 1.2 million US dollars and made it clear that companies with preliminary licenses are only obliged to pay fees when receiving a final license. He found that there was a small number of temporary applicants with their applications and claimed that all preliminary fees were properly managed. According to reports, the Commission has reported over 320,000 US dollars of the outstanding fees and carries out measures to prevent future errors.

Implications and recommendations

The general inspector's report shows considerable management and surveillance issues within the CCC. Shapiro has recommended the Commission to carry out an internal examination to determine the exact amount of non -collected fees and ensure compliance with the license protocols. While he no longer works for the placement of the CCC under recipients, Shapiro continues to demand legal reforms to clarify the management structure of the Commission and to improve the accountability obligation.