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 ›
Law Enforcement
HB1220: Cracking down on the gray market
I really haven’t had a chance to write about the biggest challenge to medical marijuana patients’ rights we’ve seen here in Colorado: HB17-1220. I’ve been too busy working on the bill to write about it. This bill would set a… Read More ›
Stop the Nomination of Jeff Sessions
Donald Trump has picked Jeff Sessions to be the next Attorney General. It really couldn’t get any worse. Jeff Sessions is a drug war extremist who has supported policies with racist impacts. He will bring back militarized, Reagan-era drug war tactics… Read More ›
DEA Continues to Deny the Medicinal Value of Cannabis
I’m not surprised, but I’m still outraged and heartbroken by the DEA’S decision not to reschedule, much less deschedule, cannabis. Not surprised because… well… it’s the Drug Enforcement Administration. They’ve rejected all previous attempts to change the scheduling of cannabis. Sure,… Read More ›
Why is determining a patient’s plant count so difficult?
How many plants a patient needs has become quite the hot topic among law enforcement and the medical community lately. How many are too many? The Medical Board has decided that more than 75 plants is too many, even dangerous,… Read More ›
CDOT’s Slow Speed Chase
If you’re planning to attend the delayed 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park today, keep a look out for CDOT’s latest guerrilla marketing tactic: The Slow Speed Chase. CDOT’s “Slow-Speed Chase” Returns Tomorrow at Civic Center 420 Rally May 20,… Read More ›
ACTION ALERT! Hearing on Locked and Enclosed Cultivation and Potency Restrictions
We have an important hearing coming up on Wednesday, April 6. Two marijuana bills will be heard by the House Finance Committee: SB-080 requiring grows to be locked and enclosed, and HB-1261 the Retail Marijuana Sunset bill. SB-080 would require… Read More ›
HB1214 Law Enforcement’s Dream Bill is a Nightmare!
Rep. Kathleen Conti is sponsoring a “marijuana” bill that is an absolute gift to law enforcement! Since the Amendment 64 Task Force, law enforcement has been complaining about having to return marijuana. They’ve been especially upset about having to care… Read More ›
Oppose SB16-080 Secured Marijuana Cultivation
Open letter to the Colorado Senate Dear Senators, I am writing in opposition to SB16-080 concerning Secured Marijuana Cultivation Requirements. First, this bill applies to persons “under twenty-one years of age” which is incorrect under our medical marijuana law. Patients… Read More ›
(Even) Cops Say Legalize Drugs! (Video)
When thousands of police veterans agree it’s time to end the War on Drugs and legalize marijuana, you know it’s time. Watch this interview with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s (LEAP) Executive Director Neill Franklin and Secretary Diane Goldstein. Thanks Higher… Read More ›
Cannabis Patients Alliance 