New Marijuana Business Laws
The Southern Colorado Cannabis Council (SCCC) successfully hosted an event to help inform those looking to enter the legal cannabis business in Colorado Springs. Recreational marijuana cannot be sold in Colorado Springs, but two pieces of legislation signed by Governor Polis this session will offer more business and job opportunities in the city.
Clifton Black and SCCC Executive Director Jason Wharf discussed HB19-1230 and HB19-1234 and their implications for the city at the Penrose Library Wednesday night. HB19-1234 legalizes the delivery of marijuana to users and patients, while HB19-1230 authorizes licensing for those who want to start a marijuana club or hospitality space. Cliff welcomed both pieces of legislation, especially the allowance for marijuana clubs.
Colorado Springs has legislation in place that allows for marijuana hospitality spaces. Still, the current law is highly restrictive and does not allow for the sale, transfer, or even distribution of marijuana in such spaces.
Cliff explained to KRDO that there is a need for places where people can consume marijuana, “We’ve had a lot of illegal clubs pop up here and there. We have two licensed clubs that are allowed to provide marijuana.”
Allowing marijuana clubs could be a potential boon for the tourism industry in the state. Tourists that come to the state specifically for the cannabis industry may now have options to safely enjoy the drug without risking getting in trouble for smoking in their hotel or being cited for using the drug in public.
The SCCC still believes that Colorado Springs would benefit more from recreational retail and is pushing the city council to allow residents to vote on allowing recreational marijuana sales this year. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but know that Clifton Black will be at the forefront of any changes in marijuana business law.
If you have questions about marijuana law in Colorado and would like to schedule a consultation with one of our veteran defense attorneys, contact our office at (719) 328-1616. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
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