New Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board director begins duties

New Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board director begins duties

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(ABC 6 News) – On Monday, the new director for the Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board began his new role.

James Rowader previously served as a director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and was a Minneapolis city attorney before being appointed by Governor Tim Walz in in February.

The Cannabis Expungement Board reviews eligible felony and misdemeanor-level cannabis-related convictions and determines if they are eligible for expungement.