Join representatives from the OCM for an essential update on the current state of cannabis licensing. This seminar will provide key insights into recent changes, application timelines, and compliance requirements across the state. Attendees will also gain a deeper understanding of the Division’s initiatives to promote equitable participation in the industry, including support programs, community reinvestment efforts, and the future of social equity licensing. Whether you’re a prospective applicant or an established operator, this session will help you stay informed and aligned with the evolving regulatory landscape.
Max Zappia, Chief Regulatory Officer, Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management
Max Zappia joined OCM from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, where he was Deputy Commissioner of Financial Institutions and oversaw the teams that worked on regulation of state-chartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, and non-depository (non-bank) financial institutions licensed in Minnesota, encompassing finance companies, mortgage-related businesses, and money transmitters. While at Commerce, Zappia worked on issues related to cannabis banking, including developing regulatory guidance for Minnesota financial institutions for hemp banking and interstate efforts to clarify federal cannabis banking regulations.