What are your hours of operation?
Chicopee Hours
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Monday – Saturday: 9am – 9pm
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Sunday: 10am – 9pm
Amherst Hours
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Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm
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Sunday: 10am – 8pm
How can I pay for my purchase at MAC?
Mass Alternative Care now accepts debit cards as well as cash. Our facility also has two ATMs on site. At this time, credit cards are not accepted forms of payment. Please ask an associate for all all details when using a debit card in-store.
I have a medical marijuana card from another state – can I visit MAC?
Yes you can visit MAC, however, out of state medical cards are not accepted in the State of Massachusetts for purchase of medical marijuana. Without a MA medical card, all purchases will be recreational purchases.
Are there discounts on recreational marijuana?
The State of Massachusetts does not allow any discounts on recreational marijuana products. On the medical side, discounts and promotions are allowed to our medical marijuana patients. For more information about MAC’s discounts, visit here.
What is MAC doing to keep patients, customers, and employees safe?
Masks are required for all employees, patients, and customers (unless not possible due to a medical condition).
Hand sanitizer is placed at the entrance of the dispensary and throughout the dispensary for customers, patients, and employees to use.
Frequent hand sanitizing/washing is required for all employees. Partitions are installed at all registers. Full store sanitization will take place every 30 minutes, and will include highcontact areas/surfaces, ATMs, and debit machines.
We have reduced store capacity to 40%, including employees and customers. Lines have distancing markers spaced six feet apart, both outside and in-store, to ensure social distancing.
Digital menus are available to ensure patient and customer safety.
We encourage all customers and employees to stay home if they are sick or experiencing any potential COVID-19 symptoms.
Can I bring my dog to the dispensary?
Under Massachusetts Service Animal Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are allowed to accompany their handlers in the dispensary. Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not permitted to enter the dispensary.
Can I travel across state lines with my MAC purchase?
Marijuana is still federally illegal in the United States. State borders fall under federal jurisdiction so crossing state lines with your purchase is a federal offense.
Who can purchase cannabis products at MAC?
Adults over the age of 21 may purchase from our Recreational menu, which is now available for order ahead. Adults 18 or older who are registered Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Patients and registered Caregivers 21 or older can legally purchase medicinal marijuana. Absolutely no one under the age of 21 (unless stated above for medical patients) will be allowed to enter the dispensary, including babies and infants.
What are the state limits and dispensary limits?
Adults may possess up to 1oz of flower, or 5 grams of concentrate, or 500mg of edibles on them at a time. MAC places internal limits on certain products due to the demand. Internal limits allow for increased access among many consumers rather than a select few. Up to date limits can be found on our Adult Use Menu.
Can I use my out of state ID as a form of identification?
Yes you can! MAC accepts state IDs, driver licenses, passports, or military IDs. All forms of identification must not be expired, unless you expired after 3/1/2020 and your state has extended ID expiration dates due to COVID.
Do I need a Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Card to shop at MAC?
No. MAC is a recreational and medical dispensary that allows entrance to adults 21+years of age or older with a valid state or government issued ID from any state or country and registered Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Cards holders.
What do I need to bring with me before visiting MAC?
Adult users and medical patients need to bring a valid form of state issued identification and a mask to enter the facility.
Product Overview
Topicals
A topical is a product such as a lotion, cream or salve, that includes active cannabis properties. Topicals are applied directly to the skin where its medicinal properties are absorbed and can be used to treat muscle aches, soreness or issues like dry skin.
Tinctures
A tincture is a liquid cannabis extract usually made with alcohol or glycerol and often dosed via eyedropper. Tinctures are taken sublingually, placed under the tongue, where they are absorbed through the bloodstream. Tinctures can also be placed into a drink, but the effects will take longer due to being processed through the digestive system, like an edible.
Edibles
Edibles are edible products that are infused with extracted cannabis. Commonly sold as fruit chews, chocolate bars, tarts, mints, lozenges, capsules, drinks and baked goods. Edibles take longer to feel effects as the infused cannabis must pass through the digestive system. Also known as medibles, for “medicated edibles”.
Concentrates
Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving cannabis material in its plant form into a solvent. The end product has very high THC levels and can produce varying products that range from thick stick oils to resinous bits. Slang terms depend on extraction method, but common terms are oil, dabs or dabbing.
Pre-rolls
This common term refers to a pre-rolled marijuana cigarette. Also known as a joint, doobie, bone, bat, J, L or dutch.
Flower
Cannabis flowers are the hairy, sticky, crystal covered bud that is harvested, dried and cured for consumption. Also known as pot, bud, weed, nugs, herb, ganja, reefer, dank or chronic.
Medical Overview
What are your hours of operation?
Chicopee Hours
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Monday – Saturday: 9am – 9pm
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Sunday: 10am – 9pm
Amherst Hours
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Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm
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Sunday: 10am – 8pm
How can I pay for my purchase at MAC?
Mass Alternative Care now accepts debit cards as well as cash. Our facility also has two ATMs on site. At this time, credit cards are not accepted forms of payment. Please ask an associate for all all details when using a debit card in-store.
How do I become a medical marijuana patient?
Now it’s easier than ever to obtain your Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program card! Step-by-step instructions can be found here.
I have a medical marijuana card from another state – can I visit MAC?
Yes you can visit MAC, however, out of state medical cards are not accepted in the State of Massachusetts for purchase of medical marijuana. Without a MA medical card, all purchases will be recreational purchases.
What is MAC doing to keep patients, customers, and employees safe?
Masks are required for all employees, patients, and customers (unless not possible due to a medical condition).
Hand sanitizer is placed at the entrance of the dispensary and throughout the dispensary for customers, patients, and employees to use.
Frequent hand sanitizing/washing is required for all employees. Partitions are installed at all registers. Full store sanitization will take place every 30 minutes, and will include highcontact areas/surfaces, ATMs, and debit machines.
We have reduced store capacity to 40%, including employees and customers. Lines have distancing markers spaced six feet apart, both outside and in-store, to ensure social distancing.
Digital menus are available to ensure patient and customer safety.
We encourage all customers and employees to stay home if they are sick or experiencing any potential COVID-19 symptoms.
Do veterans receive a discount?
Yes. MAC Compassionate Care Program offers qualified medical patients multiple discounts with a maximum total discount up to 20% off your purchase. For information on if you qualify, please click here.
Who can purchase cannabis products at MAC?
Adults over the age of 21 may purchase from our Recreational menu, which is now available for order ahead. Adults 18 or older who are registered Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Patients and registered Caregivers 21 or older can legally purchase medicinal marijuana. Absolutely no one under the age of 21 (unless stated above for medical patients) will be allowed to enter the dispensary, including babies and infants.
What do I need to bring with me before visiting MAC?
Adult users and medical patients need to bring a valid form of state issued identification and a mask to enter the facility.
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