Committee votes 'ought not to pass' on making OCP director an appointive position subject to confirmation The committee considered LD 5 84, a bill to make the Office of Cannabis Policy director (and related positions) appointed with legislative confirmation. Following debate and proposed amendments about scope and timing, the committee voted the motion 'ought not to pass' by roll call (7‑3) and discussed drafting amendments for next steps.

A controversial vote in Maine has left the future of cannabis oversight hanging in the balance as the committee decides whether to make the Office of Cannabis Policy director an appointive position.

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