Legislation

It’s 2024, Colorado. Let’s Streamline Marijuana Regulations!

May 145 min read

It’s 2024, Colorado. Let’s Streamline Marijuana Regulations!

In a mad dash, SB24-76 passed on the very last day of session, is heavily amended, and now on its way to become law. Here are the impacts.

Colorado Cannabis Industry Legislative Update

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Feb 232 min read

Colorado Cannabis Industry Legislative Update

These bills, if they pass, will have SIGNIFICANT impacts on ALL existing licenses Marijuana businesses, so PAY ATTENTION!

Natural Medicine Implementation Timeframe & Important Info:

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Jan 191 min read

Natural Medicine Implementation Timeframe & Important Info:

2024 is geared up for important changes and process in the highly regulated industries of cannabis and natural medicine in Colorado.

FTC’s New Guidance for Marketers and Sellers of Health Products and What You Need to Know

Brittainy Lynn

Jan 17, 20232 min read

FTC’s New Guidance for Marketers and Sellers of Health Products and What You Need to Know

In December 2022 The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection published the Health Products Compliance Guidance, it's first publication in 25

Cannabis Decriminalization at the Federal Level: Will it Ever Happen?

Brittainy Lynn

Nov 21, 20222 min read

Cannabis Decriminalization at the Federal Level: Will it Ever Happen?

Cannabis reformation won’t happen overnight. And it surely won’t happen with falsehoods being spread at the congressional level...

Lauren Devine

Sep 19, 20225 min read

Spotlight on Massachusetts Cannabis Law

New Legislation Provides Support for Social Equity & Requires Transparency in HCAs

Coloradans are (mostly) Free to Compete!

Lauren Devine

Aug 23, 20224 min read

Coloradans are (mostly) Free to Compete!

Passing of HB22-1317: employers who fail to comply could face steep statutory fines and additional penalties. Here's what you need to know.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Jul 13, 20222 min read

Attention Colorado Cultivators!

Colorado cultivators will be able to change the designation of their products from medical marijuana to retail marijuana beginning January 1

Changes Are Coming. Be Prepared to Keep Up and Comply!

Kaya McGee

Jun 22, 20224 min read

Changes Are Coming. Be Prepared to Keep Up and Comply!

Some New Colorado Marijuana Rules Become Effective for July 1, 2022. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Commercial Cannabis Opportunities Continue to Open Up

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Jan 24, 20222 min read

Commercial Cannabis Opportunities Continue to Open Up

As the country continues its march towards legalization, many new opportunities are emerging in states like Colorado and New Jersey.

Interpreting Florida Supreme Court’s Decision in Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown

Isabella Campbell

Aug 2, 20213 min read

Interpreting Florida Supreme Court’s Decision in Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown

On May 27th, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown.

Summertime, and Delivery’s Easy: An Overview of Denver’s New Delivery Regs

Lauren Devine

Jul 6, 20212 min read

Summertime, and Delivery’s Easy: An Overview of Denver’s New Delivery Regs

Denver city council approved and Mayor Hancock signed off on a new Denver ordinance allowing for delivery of cannabis by third party vendors

Understanding the New CDPHE Hemp Testing Requirements

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Jun 1, 20212 min read

Understanding the New CDPHE Hemp Testing Requirements

Starting July 1, 2021, several new testing requirements for Colorado wholesale hemp manufacturers will go into effect, impacting...

Sweeping Legislation Signed Into Law on 4/20 in Denver, Colorado

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Apr 30, 20211 min read

Sweeping Legislation Signed Into Law on 4/20 in Denver, Colorado

On April 20, 2021, Mayor Michael Hancock singed into law sweeping legislation passed by Denver city council including...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Sep 12, 20202 min read

Important Announcements for September

Here are some important announcements you need to know for the month.

Summertime Rule-making – MED wants to hear from you!

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Aug 15, 20202 min read

Summertime Rule-making – MED wants to hear from you!

Every year following the close of Colorado’s annual legislative session, the Marijuana Enforcement Division gets busy assembling work group

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Nov 19, 20193 min read

States of Delivery

There are now five states that have legalized delivery of retail marijuana; California, Oregon, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Colorado.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Aug 23, 20192 min read

Hospitality Bill 2020 - Part 1

Two new business categories will be rolled out in January of 2020 to entrepreneurs looking to enter the Colorado marijuana industry...

Why Social Consumption Is Still Problematic in Denver

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.

Jul 23, 20193 min read

Why Social Consumption Is Still Problematic in Denver

It’s been over 2 years since Denver voters approved Initiative 300 in November 2016. The initiative was a pilot program granting businesses