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 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.
MN Office of Cannabis Management to get another new interim director
What we know: Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Monday announced Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) interim Director Charlene Briner will step down, and General Counsel Eric Taubel will serve as the new interim director.
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,
Office of Cannabis Management gets new interim director as Charlene Briner steps down
Charlene Briner, Minnesota's interim cannabis czar, is stepping down from her post, Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday.
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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