The Delaware Senate is delaying a vote on Gov. Matt Meyer's nominee to be the state's next marijuana commissioner because of concerns over a conflict of interest.
Joshua Sanderlin's business interests in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. cannabis companies could complicate his chances to become the state's next weed czar.
Meyer nominated Sanderlin, a Washington, D.C.-based attorney and government affairs specialist, last month. He's the principal of Sanderlin Strategies, PLLC, where he acts as a consultant and law firm for those navigating the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding the burgeoning marijuana industry.
According to his financial disclosure form provided to the Senate, he is a member and former manager of Hashtoria, partnering with Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon, according to the New York Post. He is also a member and general counsel to House of Pink II LLC in D.C.
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