Metrc Massachusetts

What is the Massachusetts Cannabis Track-and-Trace System?

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) requires all licensed Marijuana Establishments (MEs) and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MTCs) to use Metrc for comprehensive seed-to-sale tracking. Massachusetts voters legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016, and Metrc has served as the state’s system of record since 2018.

Massachusetts has established one of the nation’s most successful regulated cannabis markets, with over $5.65 billion in cumulative gross sales recorded through Metrc as of early 2024. The CCC oversees both adult-use (935 CMR 500.000) and medical-use (935 CMR 501.000) programs with comprehensive compliance requirements.

Massachusetts License Types That Require Metrc

Cultivator (Indoor, Outdoor, or Mixed-Light — Tier 1 through Tier 11)
Product Manufacturer / Processor
Transporter
Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL)
Retailer
Delivery Operator (including Delivery-Only licenses)
Microbusiness
Social Consumption Establishment (new — final regulations approved December 2025)

Key Massachusetts METRC Compliance Requirements

RFID plant tagging: Every immature plant batch and individual flowering plant must be tagged and tracked through harvest
Batch tracking: Harvest batches and production batches require unique identifiers with full genealogy in Metrc
Testing protocol: Single-lab testing requirement effective April 2025 — one test sample package to one ITL for all compliance panel testing
COA uploads: As of June 2025, Independent Testing Labs must upload Certificates of Analysis directly to Metrc
Point-of-sale integration: Retail POS systems must connect to Metrc for real-time sales and inventory reporting
Excise tax: 10.75% excise tax on retail sales plus 6.25% state sales tax, tracked via Metrc point-of-sale data
Regular reporting: Production, sales, transfers, and inventory levels must be reported to the CCC via Metrc on an ongoing basis
Compliance inspections: CCC conducts onsite visits using handheld RFID scanners to verify physical inventory against Metrc records

Recent Massachusetts Regulatory Updates (2025–2026)

December 2025: CCC unanimously approved final social consumption regulations — three new license types for on-site cannabis consumption
June 2025: Administrative order requiring ITLs to upload Certificates of Analysis directly into Metrc (effective June 16, 2025)
April 2025: Single-lab testing requirement took effect — eliminates “lab shopping” for favorable test results
2025: House advanced sweeping cannabis reform bill to bring intoxicating hemp beverages under CCC regulatory authority
Ongoing: CCC equity programs continue to prioritize Social and Economic Equity applicants (57% of all adult-use licenses statewide)

How Does Roshi Help with Metrc Compliance in Massachusetts?

Roshi’s cannabis ERP platform helps Massachusetts operators manage the CCC’s detailed compliance requirements without the burden of manual Metrc data entry. From cultivators in Western Massachusetts to distributors serving the Greater Boston market, Roshi keeps your Metrc records accurate and your operations inspection-ready.

Real-time bidirectional API integration with Massachusetts Metrc — packages, transfers, lab samples, and inventory adjustments sync automatically
Mobile apps (iOS & Android) with barcode scanning for plant tagging, harvest processing, and inventory verification
Cultivation module with RFID batch tracking aligned to CCC tier-based licensing requirements
Production batch records with full genealogy tracking from harvest batch to finished goods
Automated transfer manifest creation and management for wholesale and distribution
Inventory reconciliation tools to maintain Metrc accuracy ahead of CCC onsite compliance visits
Integrated sales order and fulfillment workflows with Metrc transfer generation
QuickBooks Online integration for excise tax tracking and 280E-compliant accounting

Massachusetts Metrc Resources

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