A recent report highlighted serious inefficiencies in New York's Office of Cannabis Management, revealing that just 10% of cannabis business licenses were granted, prompting the governor's urgent call for reform.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul labeled the rollout of the cannabis industry a disaster, leading to significant management changes within the Office of Cannabis Management to improve operational efficiency.
Interim head Felicia Reid acknowledged ongoing staffing shortages at the agency but committed to hiring new personnel to address operational inefficiencies and improve the licensing process.
The damning report pointed to a bottleneck in the application process, underscoring the need for better internal and external communication and stronger staffing to handle the demand.
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