The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division 2023 annual permanent rulemaking process to review and update existing rules was completed, final rules were adopted Nov. 8, 2023, and effective as of Jan. 8, 2024. For additional information on legislation the Division was responsible for implementing, please see the Division’s 2023 Cannabis Legislation Summary.
| 2023 Rulemaking Documents | |
Rules Adopted on November 9, 2023: Previous Documents: Emergency Adopted Rules, Effective 8/8/23 Notice of Rulemaking Hearing (9/13/23) Final Proposed Rule Revisions for the State Licensing Authority’s Consideration (10/23/23) |
October 30th Permanent Rulemaking Hearing |
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Work Group Meeting Information:
Hospitality Rule Updates, October 16, 2023.
Stakeholder Meeting: Rule Efficiencies and Catch-All Rule Revisions, October 12, 2023, 9 am - 12 pm
Stakeholder Meeting: Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Testing Standards, October 12, 2023, 1:30 - 5 pm
Legislation Implementation, Rules Efficiencies, & Hospitality Updates, September 18, 2023
- Meeting Recording
- Agenda
- Proposed Rules (Updated 9/15/23)
Cultivation, Manufacturing, & Testing Standards, including Science and Policy Forum Proposals, August 31, 2023.
2023 Rulemaking Work Membership Announcement
Resources:
Looking for a summary of what bills passed during the 2023 Legislative Session? MED Staff prepared a 2023 Regulated Marijuana Legislation guide for stakeholders that outlines the changes adopted in the following bills:
- SB23-199 Marijuana License Applications and Renewals
- SB23-271 Intoxicating Cannabinoid Hemp and Marijuana
- HB23-1021 Embargo and Destroy Marijuana
- HB23-1279 Allow Retail Marijuana Online Sales
Current and Emergency MED Rules
For questions about the Division's rulemaking process, you may contact Dyann Smart at dyann.smart@state.co.us.
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