MED Annual Rulemaking
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) has completed its public hearings for the 2024 annual rulemaking process to implement Senate Bill 24-076, review and update existing rules, and propose new rules as necessary. For 2024 rulemaking agendas, slides, and meeting recordings, please see the table below.
2024 Final Rules
Final Adopted Permanent Rules (With revisions. Effective 12/4/2024)
2024 Rulemaking Schedule
Stakeholder meeting topics | Date |
|---|---|
Permanent Hearing | Tuesday, Oct. 1 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda Final draft rules (complete set) Final draft rules (revised rules only) Recording Slides |
Stakeholder Meeting #3 | Thursday, Sept. 12 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Agenda Draft rules: Catch-all Draft rules: Testing Facilities Recording Slides |
Stakeholder Meeting #2 | Thursday, Aug. 22 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda Draft rules Recording Slides: Implementing SB 076 Slides: MED budget overview |
Stakeholder Meeting #1 | Thursday, Aug. 1 9 a.m. to noon Agenda Draft rules Recording |
*The Division may adjust these dates/times, or add additional meetings to this schedule* |
Additional information
- MED Emergency Rules Effective 8/7/24 - Frequently Asked Questions
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rule 3-335(D.5) - Production of Regulated Marijuana Concentrate and Regulated Marijuana Products: Specific Health and Safety Requirements
- NOTICE OF PERMANENT RULEMAKING HEARING
Background: SB 24-076 became effective on Aug. 7, 2024, following the expiration of the petition clause’s 90-day period. Therefore, the Division adopted emergency rules for initial SB 24-076 implementation and will continue to develop new and revised rules through the permanent rulemaking process. For additional information on legislation the Division is responsible for implementing, please see the Division’s 2024 Marijuana Legislation Summary. Please see this summary of the MED FY24-25 Spending Authority and Expenses for more details about MED's operating budget.
The Division has prepared initial draft rules for review and input at the stakeholder meetings listed below. All agendas, draft rules, and any other materials will be posted on the Division's website at least five (5) days prior to the meeting. Additionally, links for each meeting will be posted in advance on the Division's Rulemaking webpage and recordings of the meetings will be posted within 24 hours of the meeting. Meeting recordings are linked in the table below.
For questions about the Division's rulemaking process, you may contact Dyann Smart at dyann.smart@state.co.us.