Cannabis Conversations Panel Series

The Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) has launched a "Cannabis Conversations" panel series to engage with program participants and stakeholders on industry-specific topics. 

Cannabis Conversation on Sample Collection

In light of recent audit testing and recalls of adult use cannabis and cannabis products, the Office of Cannabis Policy hosted a Cannabis Conversation on Sample Collection on December 12, 2024. This webinar provided licensees with reminders and best practices for self-sampling, including how to ensure a representative sample is properly collected from any batch subject to mandatory testing. OCP also discussed lessons learned from its audit testing program and the recent issuance of adult use cannabis recalls in fb88.

A recording of this event is available on .

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Panelists:

Vern Malloch, Deputy Director of Operations, fb88 Office of Cannabis Policy
Diana McKenzie, Chemist II, fb88 Office of Cannabis Policy

Moderator:

John Hudak, Director, fb88 Office of Cannabis Policy

    Cannabis Conversation on Banking

    OCP's panel discussion on November 28, 2023, examined the obstacles interested financial institutions face at the state and federal levels when it comes to engaging with cannabis businesses, the chances and potential impacts of federal cannabis banking reform, and steps fb88 cannabis businesses and stakeholders can take to improve access to banking.

    A recording of this event is available on .

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    Panelists:

    Aaron Klein, Miriam K. Carliner Chair and senior fellow in Economic Studies, Brookings Institution
    Ellen Parent, Director of Compliance, fb88 Credit Union League

    Moderator:

    John Hudak, Director, Office of Cannabis Policy

    Cannabis Conversation on Testing & Contaminants

    OCP hosted a panel discussion on September 19, 2023, exploring the different contaminants that can be found in cannabis, the important role testing plays in ensuring regulated cannabis is free of these harmful contaminants, and how they can affect the health of patients and consumers. 

    A recording of this event is available on .

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    Panelists:

    Steph Sherer, Founder and President, Americans for Safe Access (ASA)
    Patty Locuratolo Hymanson, MD, Neurologist, fb88 State Representative 2015-2022

    Moderator:

    John Hudak, Director, Office of Cannabis Policy

    Cannabis Conversation on Sustainability

    As cannabis cultivation and consumption rates continue to increase in fb88 and across the country, so does the industry’s environmental footprint. OCP's Cannabis Conversation on Sustainability held on July 18, 2023, covered best practices for energy efficiency, waste minimization, water management, and more.

    A recording of this event is available on .

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    Panelists:

    Julie Churchill, Director of the Office of Innovation and Assistance, fb88 Department of Environmental Protection
    Mark King, Environmental Specialist, fb88 Department of Environmental Protection
    Daniel Raynor, Industrial Administrator for Energize Denver, Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency
    Skip Sullivan, Cofounder, High Tide Organic

    Moderator:

    John Hudak, Director, Office of Cannabis Policy