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Cannabis Regulations in Southborough, MA (2026)

1 verified cannabis regulations for Southborough, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dispensary Zoning

Southborough prohibits the operation of any marijuana establishment in all zoning districts under § 53-1, with an exception for medical marijuana licensed under Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and currently permitted. A registered medical dispensary needs a Board of Appeals special permit under § 174-9J and a lot on Route 9 in one of three districts.

Southborough Marijuana Establishment and Dispensary Zoning

Heavy Restrictions

Southborough Code § 174-9J(2)(a)

(a)  The Board of Appeals as special permit granting authority may grant a special permit for a registered marijuana dispensary only in the Highway Business District [as identified in § 174-8.5C(14)] , Industrial Park District [as identified in § 174-8.6C(15)] , or Industrial District [as identified in § 174-8.7C(14)] , and only upon compliance with the following requirements: ... [3]  A regist...