“The Committee will be inviting various Massachusetts cannabis industry stakeholders to testify.” Chief concerns include “proper channels of accountability within the agency structure.”
CCC receivership rejected, but hearings on other options slated for this fall
Commissioners acknowledge need for clarity on roles of chair, executive director
In testimony to joint cannabis committee, IG Jeffrey Shapiro explains reasons for proposed agency takeover, lays out potential path to receivership through legislature
Letter from Institute of Cannabis Science to lawmakers notes: “Our findings … show that fraudulent and harmful products reach consumers in Massachusetts.”
“Day-to-day operations need to be controlled and there needs to be clarity as to who is running the operation.” Shapiro will testify before joint cannabis committee on Tuesday.
“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.”
“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.”
