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Mass. pot repeal vote puts work safety, medical-use protections in focus - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Mass. pot repeal vote puts work safety, medical-use protections in focus by Louise Esola Cannabis , Workers Comp Coverage , Workplace Safety Oct 13, 2026 Massachusetts voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to eliminate the state’s recreational marijuana market, but employers would still face obligations to consider medical marijuana accommodations while maintaining workplace safety. “Question 8” on the ballot attempts to reverse the commercial legalization voters approved in 2016. A yes vote would end recreational sales and home cultivation effective Jan. 1, 2028. Medical marijuana would remain legal under the proposal, and adults 21 and older could still possess up to one ounce, including no more than 5 grams of concentrate, according to the state’s official voter guide. The Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts supports repeal, citing impaired driving, mental health concerns and what it describes as increased workplace injuries, health care costs and employee turnover. The Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition opposes the measure, arguing that eliminating licensed sales would remove product testing and other safeguards, push consumers toward illicit sellers and cost businesses and jobs. Both groups presented their arguments in the state voter guide. Related News E&S market slowing as some warn of ‘excess’ capital October 13, 2026 Hurricane Isaias insured loss estimates range from $1B-$3B October 13, 2026 Texas high court orders another look at refinery settlement dispute October 13, 2026 Early planning, documentation key to university property claims: Experts October 13, 2026 Aon names Siccardi to new global execution role October 13, 2026 Airport to close for a week after attacks October 13, 2026 Strife spurs MENA reinsurance growth: A.M. Best October 13, 2026 Drone attacks damage cloud services data centers October 13, 2026 Hackers overheat fridges at hundreds of French stores October 13, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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