Massachusetts residents may soon face the prospect of ending legal recreational marijuana sales, per two new ballot initiatives.

On Aug. 6, the Attorney General’s office announced that 19 groups had submitted 47 ballot initiative petitions proposing new laws or constitutional changes for the 2026 statewide election.

Among them, two petitions aim to repeal or modify parts of the state’s laws on recreational marijuana.

What do the ballot initiatives propose?

Currently, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 94G, Section 7 permits adults 21 years or older to purchase or grow their own marijuana. Adults 21 and over can carry up to one ounce of marijuana and possess up to 10 ounces in their home.

The ballot initiatives, filed by Caroline Cunningham and signed by about 14 other people, propo

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