Following the weeks of complaints from patients that medical marijuana quantity and variety has dwindled since the launch of recreational sales some lawmakers are pushing to give a patient representative a seat at the table. Connecticut House Majority Leader Representative Jason Rojas has sponsored a bill that would establish a cannabis Ombudsman within the Department of Economic and Community Development to oversee the medical and recreational marijuana programs, monitor programs, recommend ways to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace, and improve product quality and safety. Representative Rojas believes creating this position could be an appropriate way to attain more input from Connecticut medical marijuana patients.
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