Katelyn Baker
Well-Known Member
Life in the cannabis industry is never stagnant - the rules governing the industry are constantly changing. To try and keep up is always a challenge. Before jumping into the world of retail cannabis, I truly never dreamed I would become as proficient in navigating the legislative world of our great state as I have. And that's not to mention the rulemaking process with the Department of Revenue, which is every bit as complicated and time consuming.
The result of all this time and effort, though, are the laws and rules that govern our industry. And they are a good, solid base - solid enough to satisfy the federal government, as long as they are monitored and enforced. There are many upcoming changes this summer and fall as a result of our most recent legislative and rulemaking sessions, two of which will impact edibles and how they are produced, and another that impacts tourists quite significantly.
Probably the most notable new rule going into effect on Oct. 1 is a law that requires all food items infused with cannabis to be clearly marked outside the package as containing cannabis. The Marijuana Enforcement Division (Department of Revenue) has issued a universal stamp that includes an exclamation point and the letters THC inside a diamond shape. This symbol must be stamped on all individual dosages of edible cannabis. For example, a chocolate candy bar must be clearly separated into easily segmented, one-dose squares that each show this symbol so there is absolutely no mistaking the fact that the item contains cannabis, even out of the package.
Further impacting edibles, another rule that goes into effect on Oct. 1 prohibits any cannabis-infused item from resembling animals, people or fruit. This means gummy bears are not acceptable, nor are any gummies or candy that look like fruit - a watermelon slice or a candy raspberry, etc.
So to break it down, all recreational edibles must be sold in packages of 100 milligrams of THC or less, and broken into clear one-dose increments. Out of the package, all single doses must be marked with the universal symbol, and each one dose may contain no more than 10 milligrams. If an item is a liquid and cannot be marked, then it can only be sold in one-dose packages or a shot-size bottle, containing only one dose in each bottle.
Another big change that recently went into effect is that out-of-state customers can now purchase an ounce of cannabis in one purchase, as opposed to the 7-gram limit that was imposed on them before. This makes the purchase limit the same for both Colorado residents and tourists alike. Also, topical products that do not have a psychoactive effect will not be considered part of the THC purchase limit, so a customer can purchase an ounce of cannabis and still be able to purchase topical products as well.
Of course, there are many other changes that are on the horizon, and that is a great thing. Colorado is doing its due diligence and developing a well-regulated industry that that will be an excellent model for the rest of the nation in the near future.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Colorado Doing Due Diligence With Cannabis
Author: Erica Freeman
Photo Credit: Coloradoan Library
Website: Coloradoan
The result of all this time and effort, though, are the laws and rules that govern our industry. And they are a good, solid base - solid enough to satisfy the federal government, as long as they are monitored and enforced. There are many upcoming changes this summer and fall as a result of our most recent legislative and rulemaking sessions, two of which will impact edibles and how they are produced, and another that impacts tourists quite significantly.
Probably the most notable new rule going into effect on Oct. 1 is a law that requires all food items infused with cannabis to be clearly marked outside the package as containing cannabis. The Marijuana Enforcement Division (Department of Revenue) has issued a universal stamp that includes an exclamation point and the letters THC inside a diamond shape. This symbol must be stamped on all individual dosages of edible cannabis. For example, a chocolate candy bar must be clearly separated into easily segmented, one-dose squares that each show this symbol so there is absolutely no mistaking the fact that the item contains cannabis, even out of the package.
Further impacting edibles, another rule that goes into effect on Oct. 1 prohibits any cannabis-infused item from resembling animals, people or fruit. This means gummy bears are not acceptable, nor are any gummies or candy that look like fruit - a watermelon slice or a candy raspberry, etc.
So to break it down, all recreational edibles must be sold in packages of 100 milligrams of THC or less, and broken into clear one-dose increments. Out of the package, all single doses must be marked with the universal symbol, and each one dose may contain no more than 10 milligrams. If an item is a liquid and cannot be marked, then it can only be sold in one-dose packages or a shot-size bottle, containing only one dose in each bottle.
Another big change that recently went into effect is that out-of-state customers can now purchase an ounce of cannabis in one purchase, as opposed to the 7-gram limit that was imposed on them before. This makes the purchase limit the same for both Colorado residents and tourists alike. Also, topical products that do not have a psychoactive effect will not be considered part of the THC purchase limit, so a customer can purchase an ounce of cannabis and still be able to purchase topical products as well.
Of course, there are many other changes that are on the horizon, and that is a great thing. Colorado is doing its due diligence and developing a well-regulated industry that that will be an excellent model for the rest of the nation in the near future.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Colorado Doing Due Diligence With Cannabis
Author: Erica Freeman
Photo Credit: Coloradoan Library
Website: Coloradoan
