Marijuana consumption set to expand into yoga studios, theaters, other venues in blue state

On-site marijuana consumption has received the green light in the Bay State, allowing hospitality businesses to offer cannabis to consumers.

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (MCCC) unanimously approved the decision in a 4-0 vote on Dec. 11. Under the new rule, non-cannabis businesses such as yoga studios and movie theaters can obtain a cannabis license to host consumption areas.

"The first new cannabis business models to be introduced to Massachusetts’ regulated industry...