Suspected Illegal Cannabis and Hemp Sales Can Be Reported Anonymously to Regulatory Office

Residents who suspect a business or individual is illegally selling cannabis or regulated hemp products may submit an anonymous complaint through the Office of Cannabis Regulation’s online portal, including photographs, directions and other information that could assist investigators. Executive Director Joanne Moorehead told the Cannabis Advisory Board Thursday that OCR already has a consumer complaint process and does not intend to establish a separate system for intoxicating hemp. Because the office regulates both cannabis and intoxicating hemp, residents do not need to determine which category a suspected product falls into before making a report. That determination can be made during the investigation. Complainants may identify themselves or submit information without providing a name or other personal details. Moorehead said OCR does not require identifying information and allows supporting material to be attached. “You can upload pictures, you can give directions, you can do...