Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment Thursday morning, tapping someone from the industry — at least in the low-potency side — rather than someone with experience in government. The director of the new office can begin work immediately, but the job is subject to confirmation by the state Senate.

  • @Aquila
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    69 months ago

    The Office of Cannabis Management will regulate cannabis (including for the adult-use market, the Medical Cannabis Program, and for lower-potency hemp edibles) and issue licenses and develop regulations outlining how and when businesses can participate in the industry.

    How is a business owner directing legislation for that business not a conflict of interests??

    • @PsychedSy
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      49 months ago

      Standard operating procedure, sadly.

    • dumples
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      39 months ago

      She is selling her business before starting this job. But it does seem a little fishy but she seems qualified and kind of makes sense for marijuana since no one in government knows how it works