Minnesota, Cannabis Management

Weeks before business licensing begins, Minnesota's interim cannabis chief to step down from her post
The interim director of the regulatory agency tasked with oversight of the new cannabis industry is stepping down a month before the state starts accepting license applications to operate legal marijuana businesses.
Minnesota's chief cannabis official leaving as licensing period nears
Minnesota's interim leader of the Office of Cannabis Management, the department charged with setting up a legal marijuana industry in the state, is leaving the post. WCCO-TV has a report on the departure of Charlene Briner, noting that it comes just weeks before Minnesota will begin processing applications for cannabis business licenses.
More turnover at the top in the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management
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Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator Charlene Briner stepping down
Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator is stepping down after leading the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) since its inception in 2023, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday in a news release. Interim OCM Director Charlene Briner,
Minnesota’s Cannabis Office director steps down amid industry delays
Eric Taubel will take on an interim leadership role after Charlene Briner steps down as director of the state’s cannabis office.
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will get new interim director
The interim director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, who has led the office since it was created, is stepping down.
New interim director named for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
This is the third person to serve as the head of the Office of Cannabis Management since it was created in August 2023.
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