The group tasked with overseeing retail cannabis in Massachusetts has been traveling across the state to answer people's questions about the industry as the embattled commission also faces questions from state lawmakers.
Kimberly Roy, one of five commissioners on the Cannabis Control Commission, took part in a Q&A session at the Charlton Senior Center on Wednesday. It comes on the heels of a discussion on Martha's Vineyard about supply chain issues and meetings in Great Barrington with growers about their challenges.
"Cannabis is still a relatively new industry, it's still federally illegal," Roy said. "The research and information out there is still somewhat limited, so we just want to talk about consuming safely and responsibly... We want them to have a positive experience, but also have the education to go in and make good decisions for themselves."
Roy said her passion for education and prevention work comes from her days at the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, and she spoke with the small crowd at the senior center about efforts to improve cannabis access and understanding among veterans and older residents.
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