March Cannabis Roundup

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On March 11, 2021

Cannabis News for March 2021: Denver considers weed delivery, Mexico one step closer to marijuana legalization, and record cannabis jobs.

Colorado Gov. to Issue Mass Pardon for Marijuana Convictions

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On October 4, 2020

On October 1, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pardoned 2,732 low-level marijuana possession convictions through an executive order. The pardon only applies to convictions prosecuted in state courts through 2012 for possession of up to one ounce of cannabis.

New Law Allows Colorado Governor to Pardon Cannabis Convictions

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On July 4, 2020

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law that will allow him to pardon marijuana convictions and increase social equity in the cannabis industry.

Colorado Legislation Would Eliminate Residency Requirements for Cannabis Workers

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On January 23, 2020

A bill introduced by Rep. Matt Gray (D-Broomfield) would eliminate residency requirements for out of state cannabis employees and allow them to apply for a license to work in Colorado.

Colorado Bill Would Protect Workers from Being Fired for Off-Duty Cannabis Use

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On January 16, 2020

A new Colorado bill would prevent employers from firing employees for using marijuana off-duty.

New Social Equity Cannabis Business Licenses Coming to Colorado in 2020

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On September 27, 2019

Colorado is launching a new social equity program for cannabis business licenses in 2020. The new licenses will be reserved for low-income demographics.

Colorado Marijuana DUI Laws Under Question

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On September 8, 2016

In Colorado, the number of people arrested for driving under the influence of cannabis is up by 25% so far this year. However, growing evidence shows that many of these arrests are based on sobriety benchmarks that just aren't valid when it comes to cannabis...