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Delaware’s first and so far only Marijuana Commissioner is stepping down.
Robert Coupe led the Office of Marijuana Commissioner in developing the rules and the licensing procedure for Delaware’s legal marijuana industry. The office was created under the Marijuana Control Act of 2023, which will allow adults to recreationally use marijuana.
Coupe’s 40 years in public service also included tenures as Superintendent of State Police, Commissioner of Correction and Secretary of Homeland Security.
According to the state, he is taking a job in the private sector.
The OMC recently oversaw lotteries for licenses for marijuana cultivation, testing and retail. Licenses will continue to be awarded this year.
“As I’ve said before, there are few people across our state who are more well-respected and more committed to serving the people of Delaware, than Rob Coupe,” Governor John Carney said. “I knew he was the right person to take on the challenge of serving as Delaware’s first Marijuana Commissioner and he has proven his success leading that Office. Commissioner Coupe has a reputation in public service that goes well beyond his most recent post. He has served this state for decades, from his start as a Trooper with the Delaware State Police, where he rose to be Superintendent, to his time as Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Commissioner of the Department of Correction. I want to thank Rob Coupe for his dedicated service and wish him well in his next chapter.”
“It has been an honor to serve in this role and a privilege to work alongside the dedicated women and men of the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner,” Coupe said. “Throughout my career I have been inspired to be at my best and earn the right each day to work alongside such talented individuals. I am grateful for all the people that have supported me throughout this journey.”
”}]] After a year overseeing Delaware’s budding cannabis industry, Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Robert Coupe is taking a job in the private sector. Read More
