By Bob Katzen

House 154-0, approved an amendment to a section of the cannabis bill which requires out-of-state testing laboratories used by Massachusetts to meet certain standards, including being licensed in its home state to test hemp and cannabis. The amendment would add an additional provision that the testing laboratory must also be certified and in good standing with the Massachusetts CCC.

“The underlying bill … sets a definition for what constitutes a qualified out-of-state testing laboratory to make sure it meets certain standards, including being licensed in its home state to test hemp and cannabis,” said Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “This amendment adds a further provision that the testing laboratory also be certified and in good standing with the CCC to ensure that Massachusetts’ testing standards are not compromised and consumers are fully protected.”

Rep. Mike Day (D-Stoneham), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on passage of his amendment.

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.)

Rep. Christine Barber Yes Rep. Mike Connolly Yes Rep. Paul Donato Yes Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven Yes