“We will start issuing licenses and it will be up to the retailer based on staffing, stock and other considerations as to which day they will begin sales.”
“It would turn Florida into San Francisco, or Chicago, or some of these places.”
And one lawmaker decries deception but vows to “continue to work with grassroots advocates, veterans, mental health professionals, addiction specialists and a growing coalition of supporters”
“We are prepared to work with the Legislature and fellow appointing authorities on the path forward.”
“I disagree with the OIG’s recommendation that increased secrecy at the Commission is the solution to any challenge.”
Veteran impersonation act outrages activists, further muddies grassroots waters
“The OIG urges the legislative leadership to take immediate action to statutorily authorize the appointment of, and appoint, a receiver with the authority to manage the day-to-day operations of the CCC.”
“It is unfortunate that lawmakers and the governor could not come together to negotiate a policy.”
At one point during Thursday’s meeting, Commissioner Roy read a letter from the CCC’s chief of research saying, “We don’t need an agency fighting with each other.”
“We hope that we can work with those who testified today to solve this issue, but we realize that a well-thought-out solution will require continued conversations into the next
