Governor Stein Reacts to Cannabis Council Interim Report

Today the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis approved its interim report. Governor Josh Stein released the following statement in response:

"I would like to thank the members of the Cannabis Council for their expertise, hard work, and thoughtful deliberation. Last year, I charged this group with developing a comprehensive solution to the unregulated sale of cannabis that is grounded in public health and public safety, with a special focus on keeping young people safe. This report provides the General Assembly with guidance and makes clear that a well-regulated market, including both oversight and enforcement authority, is a safer market for our state.

"Our state's unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order. Let's get this right. Let's protect our kids and create a safe, legal, and well-regulated market for adults."

Learn more about the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis here.