In this episode, Kimberly Roy, Commissioner at the Cannabis Control Commission, shares her expertise in cannabis regulation, public safety, and the ongoing efforts to improve worker safety in the cannabis industry. She discusses the challenges faced by the industry, from lab testing issues to advertising and marketing regulations, and explains how research is key to shaping policies. Learn about social consumption updates, new types of licenses, and the ongoing push for cannabis education and safety. Highlights:
- Commissioner Roy’s experience shaping cannabis policies
- Updates on the medical cannabis program
- Key challenges in lab testing and cannabis standards
- Advertising and marketing rules in the cannabis space
- The importance of worker safety and the tip line
- Social consumption licenses and updates
- The role of education in improving cannabis safety
Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction and Background 1:20 – Commissioner Roy’s Experience 5:11 – Cannabis Benefits and Risks 7:00 – Medical Cannabis Program Updates 9:02 – Lab Testing and Standards 13:37 – Commission’s Jurisdiction and Authority 20:22 – Lab Testing Challenges 25:54 – Advertising and Marketing Rules 31:25 – Enforcement and Compliance 37:49 – Worker Safety and Tip Line 46:20 – Social Consumption Updates 54:40 – Types of Social Consumption Licenses 1:03:21 – Cannabis Education and Safety Tune in to hear Commissioner Roy’s insights on shaping the future of cannabis regulations and the safety standards transforming the industry. ➡️ Watch now or listen on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts! https://linktr.ee/highfunctioningpodcast
