Gov. Healey on Monday said the state's Cannabis Control Commission needs to move in a "different direction," but declined to take a stance on whether the state agency tasked with overseeing the cannabis industry should be sent into receivership.
Jeffrey Shapiro, the state inspector general, sent a letter last week to Healey and legislative leaders saying his office's review of the commission indicated an "urgent need" for the authorization of a receiver who can manage the agency's day-to-day operations. His letter also said the law governing the agency should be fixed to lay out clear lines of leadership.
The agency, which was somewhat modeled after the commission overseeing casinos in Massachusetts, has five commissioners who are appointed by the governor, the attorney general, and the treasurer. Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who designates the chair, suspended Shannon O'Brien last year, leading to drama over acting chairs and executive directors of the agency.
"I'll be open to talking to legislative leadership, with the treasurer, with others on the best step going forward," Healey told reporters on Monday after an unrelated event in Boston's Bay Village neighborhood.
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