Statement from Empire State Green Standard Alliance on the abrupt leadership changes at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management.

“New York’s cannabis consumers deserve stability, transparency, and consistent enforcement. Disruptive leadership changes at the Office of Cannabis Management only heighten the urgency for a regulatory framework that is clear, accountable, and laser-focused on public safety. This is a pivotal moment for the state to reaffirm its commitment to testing integrity, honest labeling, and a legal market that the public can trust. The State must conduct a true search for the agency’s next leader - someone with industry experience, credibility, and a commitment to fully realizing the promise of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to provide safe cannabis products while uplifting social equity."

- Herb Barbot, Chair of Empire State Green Standard Alliance