ATACH National Council Of State Associations Harmonizing National Cannabis Policy and Tackling Unregulated Hemp Intoxicants
Comprising 16 state associations, with plans for further expansion, ATACH’s National Council of State Associations actively engages in coordinated national advocacy through an action network encompassing lobbying, public engagement, in-person and digital organizing, leadership development, data collection, and coordinated political advocacy with state organizations.
Numerous states are grappling with legislative sessions concerning the regulation of rapidly growing synthetically manufactured intoxicating hemp. This environment has created a pressing need for coordinated national action among associations and for uniformity of responsible regulation.
The formation of ATACH’s National Council of State Organizations is a direct testament to desire among states in preserving the integrity of natural marijuana markets and promoting sensible policies for cannabis and hemp that promote health and safety. This new group will empower states at the state level while gaining access to ATACH’s federal work,”
ATACH President Michael Bronstein
The National Council of State Associations includes state associations from: Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington – all of which have thousands of members across the US.
Co-Chairs
Andrew Mullins
Executive Director, MoCannTrade
“We’ve taken efforts in Missouri to educate cannabis consumers about the dangers and differences between regulated cannabis products and unregulated products. Cannabis consumers who are not purchasing legal marijuana in licensed dispensaries have no clue what they are putting into their bodies. I’m proud to lead ATACH’s state and federal push. It’s a matter of public health and safety.”
Ann Torrez
Executive Director, Arizona Dispensaries Association
“The intoxicating hemp market is operating in an unregulated manner – there is no uniformity across states as to how to regulate it let alone enforce regulations. I look forward to working with ATACH to bring about state uniformity and guidance to lawmakers.”