New Handbook on Colorado Marijuana Laws
Colorado voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana in 2000 and retail (recreational) marijuana in 2012. Both came with a host of laws and regulations, …
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Updates to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
This year the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation updating the Clean Indoor Air Act. HB19-1076 includes several major updates to the 2006 law, which bans …
Marijuana Facts for Parents and Caregivers
Last month the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment launched a new awareness campaign, Responsibility Grows Here, for teaching parents and caregivers about the …
Worker Safety and Health in the Marijuana Industry
One of the most frequently accessed publications in our entire library collection is the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s 2017 Guide to Worker …
Financial Protection for Marijuana Businesses and Investors
In 2014 the Colorado Legislature passed the Marijuana Financial Services Cooperative Act, which allows for the creation of what are referred to as “cannabis credit …
New Laws in Effect January 1
On New Year’s Day several new laws, passed during the 2016 and 2017 legislative sessions, went into effect. The new laws are: HB16-1387, Health Insurance for …
Time Machine Tuesday: History of Colorado Cannabis Laws
The topic of marijuana/cannabis in Colorado is not a new one. In our library you can find state publications that tell the story of cannabis …
Department of Revenue Annual Report
The Colorado Department of Revenue has just released its 2016 Annual Report. This annual report is one of the most useful and robust statistical reports …
Cannabis Production Information
Cannabis growers in Colorado are required to follow certain rules and regulations. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)’s website has several resources that can help …
Marijuana Taxes
How much money is Colorado receiving from taxation of retail marijuana? And where does the money go? The Colorado Department of Revenue provides answers to …
Marijuana Laws and Health Effects
In anticipation of 4/20 the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has posted a news release with helpful reminders about the state’s laws regarding …
New Statistics on Marijuana Use
Today the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released new statistics on adult marijuana use in Colorado. The data reveals that 13.6% of Colorado …
New Report on the Health Effects of Marijuana
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has just released a new report discussing the potential health effects of marijuana. The report, Monitoring Health …
Marijuana Enforcement, Licenses, and Rules
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s newly-designed website now includes a Marijuana Enforcement webpage which includes helpful information for marijuana retailers, law enforcement, and government officials. …
2014 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released preliminary results from a survey that show that 37% of Colorado high school students have …
Industrial Hemp
With the passage of Amendment 64, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is required to perform such regulatory functions as registration of growers and oversight of crop inspections. However, …
Drugged Driving
DUIs are not just for drunk drivers. If you’re driving under the influence of drugs, you can also get a DUI. The Colorado Department of …
New Marijuana Resource from the State of Colorado
The State of Colorado has just launched a new website, www.colorado.gov/marijuana, that is the “Official State of Colorado Website for Marijuana Information & Resources.” The …
Marijuana-Related Online Education Materials
With all the attention on marijuana lately, many parents and teachers are concerned about adolescent use of the drug and its effect on the developing …
New Audit Report, Medical Marijuana Regulatory System
An article in today’s Denver Post discusses a new state audit on the regulation of medical marijuana, but fails to give a link to the audit — so …