The Marijuana Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue has announced five new rulemaking working groups. Testing/Packaging/Labeling Production Management, meets twice Licensing, and Permitted Economic Interests Licensed Premises, Enforcement and Compliance Requirements HB14-1361 (Equivalencies) and HB14-1366 (Identifiable Retail Edibles) Cannabis… Read More ›
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Public Education: What’s Legal, Oregon?
In June, Oregon launched it’s public education campaign on recreational marijuana: What’s Legal, Oregon? What do you think? How does it compare to Colorado’s Good to Know campaign? Thank you, Oregon, for this reasonable approach to educating the public about… Read More ›
Infographic: Drugs, Medicine and the DEA’s Controlled Substance Schedules
One of the most controversial topics in American politics over the past 40 years has unquestionably been the regulation of controlled substances. The Controlled Substances Act, enacted in 1970 but amended many times since, has often been at the crux… Read More ›
Why all the confusion about waivers for caregivers from the CDPHE?
I’ve heard some concerns about a section of the Caregiver Bill (SB15-014) that refers to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issuing waivers for caregivers serving more than five patients. Page 9, lines 6-13 (8) Patient –… Read More ›
Week of April 5: What did you do for patients this week?
It’s been another busy week at Cannabis Patients Alliance! In addition to the on-going work we’re doing, there were two major highlights this week that we are particularly proud of. Medical Marijuana on Probation On Thursday we were at the… Read More ›
Big loss for the cannabis community in Denver
The cannabis community suffered a very disappointing loss in Denver Monday night. The City Council voted unanimously to ban all grows over 36 plants unless they are part of the regulated industry. Remember that when you go to the polls in… 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 ›
UPDATE: Medical marijuana at the half-way point
We’re into March and more than half-way through the 2015 Legislative Session. It’s been a busy session already, and from this point forward, things speed up. Here’s what Cannabis Patients Alliance has been working on so far this year. Training for… Read More ›
The Caregiver Bill: Too much opportunity for abuse
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t turn a bad bill into a good one. That’s where we’re at with SB-014, The Caregiver Bill. I’ve been so stressed and lost so much sleep this week over this… Read More ›
The continuing evolution of the Caregiver Bill
SB15-014 The Caregiver Bill continues to evolve as we continue to ask for concessions and amendments. Is it there yet? Is it something you can support? We still have our reservations and concerns. If you have further changes to suggest,… Read More ›