Department of Consumer Protection holds inaugural meeting to set priorities on hemp, advertising and cord‑blood storage

At an initial meeting convened by the Department of Consumer Protection, commissioners and staff welcomed new members and outlined early priorities, including oversight of hemp and recreational marijuana products, advertising practices directed at veterans, the business practices of for‑profit umbilical‑cord blood/tissue storage companies, and gaming regulation.

The session served as an orientation: members said the meeting’s immediate goals were to welcome new commissioners, raise concepts for future rulemaking, and begin drafting proposed bills. Staff and participants described the work as early-stage and said formal drafting and screening of proposals would continue between meetings; several speakers indicated items would return for further…