New York's Cannabis Control Board Holds First Meeting

New York's Cannabis Control Board (the "Board") held its first public meeting today, kicking off a series of public meetings that will begin setting the regulations and guidelines for the adult-use cannabis market in New York. Led by Board Chair Tremaine Wright, the meeting was largely administrative. Some notable announcements from the meeting:

• Jason Starr is appointed as Chief Equity Officer to the Office of Cannabis Management ("OCM").
• The Board approved OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander's recommendations for senior staff appointments.
• The Board reiterated its commitment to prioritizing social and economic equity and working to repair the harms of the war on drugs.