| Notice Filed with SOS |
08/15/2024 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2024-00382.docx
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| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2024-00382.pdf
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| Statutory Authority |
The State Licensing Authority promulgates these rules pursuant to the authority granted in the Marijuana Code, Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution, and section 24-4-103, C.R.S., of the State Administrative Procedure Act. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Division intends to recommend to the State Licensing Authority for consideration the promulgation of new and amended rules on the subjects outlined, including implementing legislation passed during the 2024 legislative session in SB 24-076 (Streamlining Marijuana Regulation). SB 24-076 made changes to several provisions throughout the Marijuana Code, including: Genetic material allowances and transfer privileges for Regulated Marijuana Cultivation Facilities; Removing requirements to apply for approval prior to modifying the licensed premises; Removing certain ID requirements if someone is not on the Licensed Premises (e.g. an owner licensee who lives out of state); Revising the existing pregnancy warning requirements to include that warnings must be posted at the point of sale; The physical attachment of the tangible educational resource to every sale of concentrate at a medical or retail store; Extending all license terms from one year to two years.
Additionally, the subject of this rulemaking will include new and revised rules to implement recommendations from the Science & Policy Forum and to continue the Division’s work to revise existing regulations for improved agency and licensee operations. Final adopted rules may include any other new or revised rule to implement the Marijuana Code. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The State Licensing Authority and Division is charged with implementing and enforcing the Colorado Marijuana Code as delegated and authorized by the General Assembly. SB 24-076 made changes to several provisions throughout the Marijuana Code requiring new and revised rules, including:
- Genetic material allowances and transfer privileges for Regulated Marijuana Cultivation Facilities;
- Removing requirements to apply for approval prior to modifying the licensed premises;
- Removing certain ID requirements if someone is not on the Licensed Premises (e.g. an owner licensee who lives out of state);
- Revising the existing pregnancy warning requirements to include that warnings must be posted at the point of sale;
- The physical attachment of the tangible educational resource to every sale of concentrate at a medical or retail store;
- Extending all license terms from one year to two years.
Additionally, these adopted rules include new and revised rules to implement recommendations from the Science & Policy Forum and to continue the Division’s work to revise existing regulations for improved agency and licensee operations. Final adopted rules also include any other new or revised rule to implement the Marijuana Code. |
| Comments |
Pursuant to section 24-4-103(2), C.R.S., the Division held stakeholder meetings on August 1, 2024, August 22, 2024, and September 12, 2024. These stakeholder meetings were open to the public representing groups of participants with an interest in the subject of the rulemaking. More information related to these meetings can be found on the Division’s website, including meeting agendas, proposed rule revisions, and meeting recordings. Each stakeholder meeting was noticed on the Division’s website and the Division sent notification of the meetings to licensees and other stakeholders subscribed to receive updates from the Division. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
SB 24-076
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| Hearing Date |
10/01/2024 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401 |
| Contact Name |
Dyann Smart |
| Contact Title |
Policy Advisor |
| Contact Telephone |
303-866-2625 |
| Contact email |
Dyann.Smart@state.co.us |