September 25, 2024

State launches probe of cannabis licensing to ‘clean house’ of corruption

 State launches probe of cannabis licensing to ‘clean house’ of corruption

State officials will audit corruption in cannabis licensing after a Times investigation uncovered allegations of bribery, conflicts of interest and other misdeeds.

Corruption in Californias cannabis industry has become widespread and brazen.
There have been pay-to-play schemes, including a demand for cash in a brown paper bag for a pot license, threats of viol…