A trade group for New Jersey’s cannabis industry has hired an outside consultant to investigate allegations of potential ethical “concerns” raised within its own ranks, NJ Advance Media has learned.
A three-member subcommittee from New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association sent a letter to its board Tuesday morning which said they were “aware of concerns regarding some of the Association’s operations," according to the letter obtained by NJ Advance Media.
“The members of the subcommittee determined that because of the working and personal relationships among the members of the subcommittee and the full Board, the best course of action was to commission a review of the factual allegations by an independent, outside professional to ensure a full and fair presentation of this information to the full board," the letter said.
Although the specific allegations are not mentioned in the letter, the issues raised range from “insider dealings, inappropriate disclosures and possible sexual indiscretions,” according to a source who is familiar with the allegations but not allowed to talk publicly.