Jennifer Morris, currently the Administrative Services Manager of Riverside County, California, was previously the Supervisor of the Cannabis Enforcement Team for the County, which is one of the largest counties in the nation. In this episode, Husch Blackwell's Hilary Bricken hosts Jennifer as she shares with listeners her experience as one of the top cannabis enforcement administrators in one of the toughest cannabis markets in America as it went from illegal to legitimate with the passage of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act between 2016 and 2018. Jennifer also details the County’s past and current enforcement priorities, the advent of local cannabis control, and how the industry can work with local government for a mutually beneficial relationship in the emerging cannabis marketplace. Local control and enforcement are here to stay in the cannabis industry in every state. Jennifer’s insights on local governments' priorities and enforcement procedures and protocols benefit both industry players and government regulators of all shapes and sizes.
In this episode, Husch Blackwell's Hilary Bricken hosts Jennifer Morris, former Supervisor of the Cannabis Enforcement Team for Riverside County, California, who discusses her experience navigating one of the toughest cannabis markets in the U.S. as California transitioned from illegal to legal adult-use cannabis with the passage of key legislation in 2016. Jennifer highlights the County's enforcement priorities, and the rise of local cannabis control, and offers valuable insights on how industry and local governments can work together for a thriving, well-regulated cannabis marketplace. Her expertise in local enforcement procedures is essential for both industry professionals and government regulators.