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<p>11 January 2025</p>
<p><a href="https://mn.gov/ocm/">Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management</a> is undergoing a pivotal leadership change. Charlene Briner, who headed the OCM since its creation in 2023 will step down on January 17th, after playing a critical role in crafting the state’s regulatory framework for cannabis. Her successor, Eric Taubel, the current office’s general counsel will take over at a crucial moment, as Minnesota's cannabis business licensing process is set to begin in February of 2025. </p>

11 Jan 2025 - Charlene Briner steps down as Minnesota's interim cannabis director on January 17, 2025, with Eric Taubel stepping in to lead the regulatory rollout as the state prepares to open cannabis licensing applications in February.

Leadership Change at Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management Ahead of Licensing Launch