Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council
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- Description: The purpose of the Council is to assess and monitor public health issues, trends, and impacts related to marijuana legislation and to make recommendations regarding health warnings, retail marijuana and retail marijuana products safety and product composition, and public health awareness, programming, and related resource needs. The Council is charged with reviewing multi-agency efforts to support collaboration and a unified approach on public health responses related to marijuana and marijuana legalization in the Commonwealth and developing recommendations as necessary; monitoring changes in drug use related to marijuana and marijuana legalization in the Commonwealth and the science and medical information relevant to the potential health risks associated with drug use, and making appropriate recommendations to the Department of Health and the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority; and submitting an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly.
- Report Date: Annually, by the first day of regular session
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Staff Contact:
Jamie Patten, Acting Head and Chief Administrative Officer, Cannabis Control Authority, jamie.patten@cca.virginia.gov
| Citizen Members: |
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Karin Addison | Representative from the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/01/2029 |
| Christina Barrille | Representative from the Virginia Pharmacists Association | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Dr. Kyzwana Caves | Representative from the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Dr. John Whyte | Representative from the Medical Society of Virginia | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Michael Gillette | Expertise is substance use disorder prevention | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2029 |
| Melissa K. Ackley LCSW | Expertise in substance use disorder treatment and recovery | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2029 |
| Michael Krawitz | Experience in veterans health care | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| LeNelle M. Mozell LCSW | Representative of a Community Services Board | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Reverend Dr. Jerome Barber | Social or health equity background | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Teresa Elder | Experience in disability rights advocacy | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| 4 Citizens | Governor |
| Ex Officio Members: |
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Marvin B. Figueroa | Secretary of Health and Human Resources | ||
| Karen Shelton | Commissioner of Health | ||
| Nelson Smith | Commissioner, Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services | ||
| Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh | Commissioner, Agriculture and Consumer Services | ||
| Dr. David E. Brown | Director, Department of Health Professions | ||
| Linda Jackson | Director, Department of Forensic Science | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority |
| Membership and Term Information: |
| Max # House: | 0 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 0 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 11 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 7 |