Stein launches cannabis task force to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
June 3, 2025
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Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC
North Carolina needs to place stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis to protect adult consumers while making it harder for minors to buy, Gov. Josh Stein said Tuesday in an exclusive interview with WRAL. He’s also considering steps to erase some people’s criminal records for minor marijuana offenses, calling them a “barrier for people’s successful participation in life.”Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereStein said he plans to tackle those issues and more by launching a new advisory council made up of law enforcement officials, bipartisan lawmakers, health experts, farming interests and others. Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel hereTogether, he said, they’ll explore what the state’s policy should be on products that contain cannabis. Stein said he’s personally in favor of marijuana legalization, but that he wants to hear more from the people on that new council.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.You can learn more information about the council from our newsgathering partner WRAL.Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
North Carolina needs to place stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis to protect adult consumers while making it harder for minors to buy, Gov. Josh Stein said Tuesday in an exclusive interview with WRAL. He’s also considering steps to erase some people’s criminal records for minor marijuana offenses, calling them a “barrier for people’s successful participation in life.”
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
Stein said he plans to tackle those issues and more by launching a new advisory council made up of law enforcement officials, bipartisan lawmakers, health experts, farming interests and others.
Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel here
Together, he said, they’ll explore what the state’s policy should be on products that contain cannabis. Stein said he’s personally in favor of marijuana legalization, but that he wants to hear more from the people on that new council.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
You can learn more information about the council from our newsgathering partner WRAL.
Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
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