Are THC Drinks Legal in Massachusetts? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, hemp-derived delta-9 THC drinks are legal to sell at retail with restrictions in Massachusetts. Effective 2019-06-12.
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAre THC drinks legal? Every state
- Tier
- state named ban
- Effective
- 2019-06-12
What the record says
In Massachusetts the Department of Agricultural Resources hemp processor policy and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission advisory treat hemp-derived THC foods and beverages as not allowed. That bar comes from agency policy rather than from a statute or regulation that names the product, so the Massachusetts status for hemp-derived delta-9 THC drinks is restricted rather than illegal, with the agency position making the product effectively prohibited for ordinary retail sale.
Controlling language, verbatim
It is not legal to manufacture or sell food with CBD and/or THC in Massachusetts.
Citations
- M.G.L. c.128, SS116 - Definitions applicable to Secs. 117 to 123 (hemp) (Massachusetts General Court (Office of the Revisor), 2026-07-18) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- DPH/MDAR Joint Notice and FAQ - Hemp Derived CBD and THC Not Allowed in Food and Beverages Manufactured or Sold in Massachusetts (issued 5/29/2024, ABCC Advisory reissued 5/30/2024) (Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Department of Agricultural Resources / Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, 2026-07-18) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- MDAR Policy Statement Regarding the Sale of Hemp-Derived Products in the Commonwealth PRIMARYOFFICIAL
Federal
Federally restricted. Hemp delta-9 THC beverage - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; total THC standard and 0.4 mg per container cap take effect Dec 11 2026 Federal detail
THC drinks across the country
Neighboring states
- THC drinks in Connecticut Restricted
- THC drinks in New Hampshire Gray area
- THC drinks in New York Restricted
- THC drinks in Rhode Island Restricted
- THC drinks in Vermont Restricted
Related
- Delta-9 THC in Massachusetts: every form
- THC ban in Massachusetts
- Every compound in Massachusetts
- THC drink brands on file (5)
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