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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.

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[–] Aquila 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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 4 points 1 year ago

Standard operating procedure, sadly.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

That was my first thought as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm glad there is movement on this. Spring 2025 is so far off.

[–] halvo317 2 points 1 year ago

The High Counselor, or THC for short