Mark Nye

Mark Nye is a Director of Regulatory Compliance in Ice Miller’s Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group. He brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance, policy development, licensing, and enforcement, with a particular focus on highly regulated industries. Throughout his career, Mark has worked at the intersection of government, business, and regulatory oversight, helping organizations navigate complex compliance requirements and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Mark counsels cannabis operators on operational compliance programs, regulatory interactions, enforcement matters, standard operating procedures, and internal accountability systems. He has held leadership positions with the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Medical Marijuana Control Program, serving as Director of Compliance and previously as Program Administrator. He helped develop and implement Ohio’s medical cannabis regulatory framework, including compliance and enforcement programs, licensing and inspection protocols, training initiatives, and portions of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3796.

In addition to his regulatory and compliance experience, Mark is a frequent presenter on cannabis regulation and policy issues and has contributed to industry and academic publications. He served on the Advisory Board for Hocking College’s Cannabis Laboratory Technology Program.