EXCLUSIVE: Glass House CEO ‘Legalizing Cannabis Isn’t Just About The Economy, It’s About Righting Past Wrongs’
As California’s cannabis industry grows, industry leaders like Kyle Kazan‘s experiences are priceless for understanding this market’s unique challenges and opportunities. At the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California on Thursday, Kazan, CEO of Glass House Brands, shared his thoughts on the current state of the industry, the hurdles faced by retailers and cultivators, and the future of cannabis in California and beyond.
“It’s ironic that there are people in federal prison for doing exactly what we’re doing legally today,” said Kazan. “It shows how rapidly our societal views on cannabis are changing.
Irony of Current Cannabis Legislation
Kazan highlighted the paradox in current cannabis legislation. He pointed out the stark contrast between the past and present legal environments, emphasizing the irony where activities that once led to federal prison sentences are now legal and part of a thriving industry. This observation underscores the dramatic shift in societal and legal attitudes towards cannabis.
Push For Descheduling Or Legalization
A significant focus of Kazan’s discussion was on the need for …