Cannabis Control Chair Resigns in Rhode Island

In a significant development for Rhode Island's growing cannabis industry, Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Chairperson Kim Ahern announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from her leadership position. Ahern, who was appointed in 2023 by Governor Dan McKee, played a central role in establishing the framework for the state's legal cannabis market.

"Serving as the inaugural Chair has been a tremendous honor," Ahern said in a public statement. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to help build a regulatory system that is safe, transparent, and equitable for Rhode Island's adult-use and medical cannabis markets."

Her resignation marks a key transition for the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission, which has been responsible for implementing the rules that govern the state's cannabis sales, licensing, and compliance standards. Ahern's departure comes as the industry continues to expand across the region, with new dispensaries opening and consumer demand growing steadily.

A spokesperson confirmed that Ahern is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities, and the governor's office announced that the search for her successor is already underway. In the interim, the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission will continue its operations under the leadership of Commissioners Layi Oduyingbo and Robert Jacquard, in collaboration with Administrator Michelle Reddish.

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