At times it is necessary to provide industry members with time-sensitive information that provides additional guidance, short-term modification or clarification of compliance mandates. In those instances, the MED issues Industry Bulletins. Industry Bulletins that are issued prior to current statutory provisions or rules may reference statutory provisions or rules that are no longer in effect. The Marijuana Enforcement Division does not endorse or reject such bulletins. Please seek legal counsel if you have questions as to the validity of such Industry Bulletins.
Additionally, interested parties may petition the Division to provide a Statement of Position concerning the applicability of any provision of the Marijuana Code or any regulation of the State Licensing Authority.
Industry Bulletin 24-07 Rulemaking Adoption 10/24/24
Industry Bulletin 24-06 MED Emergency Rules Effective 8/7/24 - Frequently Asked Questions
Industry Bulletin 24-05 MED Draft Emergency Rules and Fees Effective 8/7/24
Industry Bulletin 24-04 Reduced Testing Allowance Regulations (6-7-24)
Industry Bulletin 24-03 Review guidance for ASTM Standard D8250-19 (Standard) (4/8/2024)
Industry Bulletin 24-02 Electronic Copies of Inventory Tracking System-Generated Transport Manifests (3/27/24)
Industry Bulletin 24-01 Reduced Testing Allowance Attestation and Certification Fee (1/5/24)
The Division is extending the deadline for Licensees that achieved Reduced Testing Allowance prior to January 8th to submit their attestation and fee from January 31, 2024 to February 29, 2024. Licensees can still submit the attestation and fee using the other methods described in Industry Bulletin 24-01 or may wait until the online submission option is available.
- Reduced Testing Allowance Attestation Form, 1/18/24
Industry Bulletin 23-09: Implementation of New Rules (12/29/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-08: Use-by Dates - Label Requirement Guidelines (12/6/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-07: Adverse Weather Preparedness (10/11/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-06: Rescheduling (9/21/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-05 MED Performance Audit (8/7/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-04: Situational Awareness: Shoplifting Crime Spree "Be on the Look Out" (8/4/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-03: Alert - Ongoing Incidents of Fraud (6/2/23)
Industry Bulletin 23-02: Implementation of Rule Changes (6/2/23)
Industry Bulletin 22-08: Implementation of Rule Changes Effective 1/1/23 (12/23/22)
Industry Bulletin 22-07: Implementation of Rule Changes (11/18/22)
Industry Bulletin 22-06: Advertising of Regulated Marijuana Concentrate (10/21/22)
Industry Bulletin 22-05: Burglary Trends Impacting Regulated Marijuana Businesses (10/17/22)
Industry Bulletin 22-04: Preventing Underage Sales (8/9/22)
Industry Bulletin 22-03: Implementation of New Aspergillus and Expanded Potency Testing Requirements (6/30/22)
Industry Bulletin 22-02: Clarification of Authorized Transfers (6/28/22)
- Industry Bulletin 21-12 Delayed Implementation of Testing Requirements (Emissions Testing), December 30, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-11 re: New Statutory and Rule Requirements Effective Jan. 1, 2022 (HB21-1317 Regulating Marijuana Concentrates), December 9, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-10 Implementation of New Testing Rules, August 24, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-09 Rescission of Executive Orders and Emergency Rule Allowances, July 8, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-08 Intensifying Incidents - Reports of Fraud, June 7, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-07 Industrial Hemp Product, May 14, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-06 Implementation of New Testing and Decontamination Rules
- Industry Bulletin 21-05 Alert: Escalating Incidents - Reports of Fraud: Social Media and the use of Secure Applications, March 12, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-04 Social Equity FAQs, February 23, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-03 Regulated Marijuana Delivery FAQs, February 23, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-02: Reminder & Resources - CAPA, Recall and Sampling Rules Effective Jan. 1, 2021, January 19, 2021
- Industry Bulletin 21-01: Updates to COVID-19 Guidance, January 12, 2021
- 20-08 Alert: Reports of Fraud, November 19, 2020
- 20-07 Update to COVID-19 Guidance, November 17, 2020
- 20-06 Compliance Over the July 4th Holiday Week, July 1, 2020
- 20-05 Frequently Asked Questions - MED Response to COVID-19, April 16, 2020
- 20-04 Updates to Guidance Regarding MED Response to COVID-19, March 30, 2020
- 20-03 Guidance Regarding Emergency Rules in Response to COVID-19, March 22, 2020
- 20-02 Medical Marijuana Sales Limitations, January 10, 2020
- 20-01 Medical Marijuana Delivery, January 7, 2020
- 19-09 Labeling Rules Effective January 1, 2020, December 31, 2019
- 19-08 Heavy Metals Testing, December 30, 2019
- 19-07 New Health and Safety Rules Specific to Vaporizers & Request to Immediate Cease the Manufacture and Sell of Vaporizers Containing Vitamin E Acetate, November 18, 2019
- 19-06 Implementation of Digital Personal Identification Technology, October 31, 2019
- 19-05 HB19-1090 Implementation, September 3, 2019
- 19-04 Mandatory Mycotoxin Testing for Medical and Retail Marijuana Concentrate, August 15, 2019
- 19-03 HB19-1090 Implementation Timeline, June 21, 2019
- 19-02 UPDATED Audited Product and Testing Related Requirements June 21, 2019
- 19-01 Implementation of Rules Effective January 1, 2019, January 23, 2019
- 18-11 Universal Symbol Requirements for Vaporizer Cartridges & Pen or Syringe-Type Devices, December 3, 2018
- 18-10 HB 18-1259 Implementation, August 7, 2018
- 18-09 Marijuana Science and Policy Work Group, August 6, 2018
- 18-08 New Business License Applications, July 5, 2018
- 18-07 Mandatory Pesticide Testing for Medical and Retail Marijuana Flower and Trim Starting August 1, 2018, June 29, 2018
- 18-06 UPDATED Reports of Licensees Making Recommendations for Pregnancy-Related Sickness, June 4, 2018
- CDA, CDPHE & DOR Bulletin: Industrial Hemp Testing, September 21, 2018
- 18-05 Licensee Participation in Marijuana Events, April 6, 2018
- 18-04 Universal Symbol Rules, March 12, 2018
- 18-03 New Labeling and Packaging Rules February 16, 2018
- 18-02 New Outdoor Cultivation Security Requirements Mandatory on January 1, 2018 February 5, 2018
- 18-01 Announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. Attorney General Sessions' Decision to Rescind the Cole Memo) January 5, 2018
- 17-09 Medical and Retail Rules Effective January 1, 2018 - Required Testing, December 18, 2017
- 17-08 Mandatory Medical Marijuana Concentrate and Marijuana-Infused Product Potency Testing Required Starting November 1, 2017, October 2, 2017
- 17-07 Reminder of Labeling Rules Effective October 1, 2017 (Prohibited Shapes of Edibles), September 13, 2017
- 17-06 Failed Microbial Contaminant Testing, August 8, 2017
- 17-05 Transporter License, July 31, 2017
- 17-04 Transporter License, July 26, 2017
- 17-03 HB17-1034 June 9, 2017
- 17-02 MED Licensee Participation in 420 Events, April 14, 2017
- 17-01 Retail Marijuana Microbial Contaminant Testing - Total Yeast and Mold, January 30, 2017
- 16-17 Enhancements of Web-Based Search Tool of MED Licensee Database (Licensee Verification), December 30, 2016
- 16-16 Random Testing, December 8, 2016
- 16-15 Metrc Software Updates, November 10, 2016
- <16-14 Clarification on Allowed Sales Pertaining to Packaging, Labeling, and Universal Symbol Requirements, October 19, 2016
- 16-13 UPDATED Proficiency Testing Established for Flower Potency & Mandatory Medical Marijuana Flower Potency Testing Required Starting November 1, 2016, November 8, 2016
- 16-12 Update Regarding Sales Equivalency Requirements for Retail Marijuana Stores, and Reminder of Universal Symbol Requirements Starting October 1, 2016, September 26, 2016
- 16-11 Standardized Ounce Limit for Retail Marijuana Sales, June 15, 2016
- 16-10 Medical Marijuana Testing, June 15, 2016
- 16-09 Medical and Retail Marijuana Business Licensees Participation in 420 Related Events, April 14, 2016
- 16-08 Publicly Available MED Individual and Business Licensee Information (Licensee Verification), March 25, 2016
- 16-07 Legislation Removing Bond Requirements for MED Medical and Retail Marijuana Business License Holders and Applicants, March 17, 2016
- 16-06 MED Assisting CDA Develop Email Communication List, February 6, 2016
- 16-05 Permitted Economic Interest (PEI) Application Process, February 5, 2016
- 16-04 Improved Change of Ownership (COO)Application Process, February 5, 2016
- 16-03 Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Information Regarding Guardian Mite Spray, February 5, 2016
- 16-02 Medical and Retail Marijuana Bond Requirements, January 13, 2016
- 6-01 MED Marijuana Inventory Tracking (Metrc) Users Group Announcement, January 4, 2016
- 15-12 Effective Date of Retail Marijuana Equivalencies and Quantity Limitation on Sales & Universal Symbol Clarification, December 8, 2015
- 15-11 Prohibited Use of Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards at Medical Marijuana Centers or Retail Marijuana Stores, December 3, 2015
- Regulation 1 CC 210-4, Effective January 1, 2016
- HB15-1225
- 15-10 Governor Hickenlooper's Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Address Threats for Public Safety Posed by Marijuana Contaminated by Off-Label Use of Commercial Pesticides, November 12, 2015
- 15-09 Revised Universal Symbol Packaging, Labeling, and On-Product Marking Requirements Beginning October 1, 2016, October 20, 2015
- 15-08 New Medical Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Rules Effective November 30, 2015, October 30, 2015
- 15-07 Update on Mandatory Beta Testing for Microbial Contaminant for Retail Marijuana, Retail Marijuana Product and Edible Retail Marijuana Product, October 9, 2015
- 15-06 Update on Retail Marijuana Testing Facility Provisional Certification for Microbial Contaminant Testing for Retail Marijuana, Retail Marijuana Concentrates and Edible Retail Marijuana Product, September 25, 2015
- 15-05 MED Marijuana Business License Renewal Applications, September 18, 2015
- 15-04 Beta Testing for Microbial Contaminant for Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Concentrates, August 26, 2015
- 15-03Licensee Participation in Off-Premises Cannabis Events, Trade Shows and Festivals, April 3, 2015
- 15-02 Beta Testing for contaminant Residual Solvents on Marijuana Concentrates, April 15, 2015
- 15-01 Edible Retail Marijuana Product Compliance on February 1, 2015, January 23, 2015
- 14-10 Retail Marijuana Product Manufacturing, Packaging and Labeling Compliance Guidance, January 8, 2014
- 14-09 Colorado Marijuana Industry Members Participating in "Cannabis Events", October 2, 2014
- 14-08 Contaminant Testing, October 1, 2014
- 14-07 Patient Primary Centers Designation and Associated Plant Counts in Marijuana Inventory Tracking System, August 5, 2014
- 14-06 Retail Marijuana Mandatory Testing Compliance Update, June 30, 2014
- 14-05 List of Approved Retail Marijuana Testing Facilities, May 5, 2014
- 14-04 Potency Testing Required -- Homogeneity Postponed, April 25, 2014
- 14-03 Data Submission and Transportation Manifests, April 14, 2014
- 14-02 Child-Resistant Packaging, February 6, 2014
- 14-01 Child Resistant Packaging, Labeling of Converted Product, Dual Facilities, Excise and Sales Tax, January 8, 2014
- 13-02 Further Guidance on Metrc Compliance, December 27, 2013
- 13-01 Marijuana Inventory Tracking System (Metrc) Compliance, December 21, 2013