Marijuana seeds and clones are now available for sale in Massachusetts, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) announced on Tuesday.
Licensed marijuana retail outlets, delivery operators and medical marijuana treatment centers (MTC) can now purchase seeds and clones at wholesale from marijuana cultivators and sell them directly to consumers, according to a press release sent Tuesday by the CCC. The agency defines “clones” as a clipping from a cannabis or marijuana plant that can be rooted and grown.
“Safety is paramount to us at the Commission,” Executive Director Shawn Collins said. “I’m proud that for the first time ever, Massachusetts residents will now be able to purchase both seeds and clones from licensed retailers and dispensaries that are closely regulated and tracked. If Patients or Consumers do choose to grow their own plants at home, we encourage them to follow public awareness tips available through MoreAboutMJ.org.”
If licensees sell seeds or clones at wholesale or to consumers, Commission regulations require that they be tracked via the state’s mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system, Metrc. Seeds will be tracked in packages, while clones are tracked as immatures plants. Clones are also subject to pesticide screening in accordance with state regulations.
Marijuana retailers, delivery operators and MTCs may sell up to six clones to an individual consumer per day. However, there is no limitation on the number of seeds that can be sold. Massachusetts law allows adult consumers ages 21 or older to grow up to six cannabis plants in a home, or up to 12 plants in households with more than one person over age 21.
Registered Patients who have received a Certifying Healthcare Provider recommendation as part of the Medical Use of Marijuana Program may grow up to 12 vegetative plants, 12 flowering plants, and possess an unlimited number of seeds. They may purchase six clones per day, although they are not counted against their 60-day supply.
Additional information is available by visiting MassCannabisControl.com.
