HB1220 was introduced with a whole lot of momentum behind it. The bill was considered by the Interim Committee on Cost-benefit Analysis of Legalized Marijuana, but they elected not to move it forward as a group. That didn’t stop the… Read More ›
Local Communities
Cannabis Q & A: Can I smoke medical marijuana outside?
Q: I have a question that I’m having a hard time getting an answer to specifically up to date information. Is it legal for a medical patient that is a cannabis user, I guess a red card holder or purple whatever,… Read More ›
Status: Medical Marijuana in Schools
Several people have asked recently about how things are going with medical marijuana in schools after Jack’s Amendment to the Caregiver Bill last session. And I’ve been asked to participate on a panel in November to discuss Marijuana in Schools… Read More ›
Top 10 Colorado counties with medical marijuana patients
As of the end of July 2015, there were 113,862 current and active medical marijuana patients registered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). These are the counties with the highest patient population. El Paso 18,827 16.5%… Read More ›
Marijuana and Parenting: Sending a Message
When dealing with policy, marijuana and otherwise, we often hear how “we need to send a message.” When legislators thought they needed to require marijuana shops to post signs warning pregnant women about the dangers — dare I say evils? —… Read More ›
Colorado Springs bans home marijuana concentrate production
Today the Colorado Springs City Council passed an ordinance banning home concentrate production using flammable gasses and liquids. This does not include water-based hash extraction (water, ice, dry ice). From the draft: “It shall be unlawful for any person to… Read More ›
Marijuana Social Clubs Benefit Patients
Back in 2009 when I was working at a downtown Denver dispensary called Peace in Medicine, we had areas for socializing and consumption on site. We had a game room with a pool table, dart board, cards and games. Another… Read More ›
What Jack’s Amendment does for medical marijuana in schools
Jack’s Amendment to the Caregiver Bill gives schools permission to develop policies regarding the use of medical marijuana on school grounds. Why is this important? Because schools have never had that permission before. Marijuana, medical or otherwise, has not been allowed on school… Read More ›
ACTION ALERT! CB15-0109 Re-criminalizes possession of marijuana in Denver
CB15-0109, which affects every citizen of Denver, is not being afforded a public hearing. It is set to have its final reading on Monday, March 23, a whole week after being introduced. Read the ordinance at the City of Denver… Read More ›
The importance of marijuana concentrate production for patients
The Colorado Legislature is concerned about recent explosions and is looking to reign in home production of concentrates, particularly butane hash oil. Though I understand the public safety concerns, I equate them to those faced at the introduction of turkey fryers…. Read More ›
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