A high level official at the Office of Cannabis Management was placed on administrative leave following a NY Cannabis Insider investigation about allegations of retaliation and selective enforcement on behalf of the state agency.
Damian Fagon, the OCM’s chief equity officer, was placed on leave last week, according to an agency spokesperson.
“To ensure a transparent, thorough investigation into the allegations made, the Office placed Mr. Fagon on leave. We remain committed to building a sustainable, equitable cannabis market and protecting our integrity and credibility during such a pivotal moment for our market. The important work our Social & Economic Equity Team has been doing since the creation of this agency will continue uninterrupted during this time.”
Fagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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