Vol 9. Edition 2
COLORADO NEWS
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INDUSTRY UPDATES Bill introduced to protect employees Legislature to weigh worker, employer rights A bill introduced in the state legislature would bar employers from denying employ- ment or ring people for using cannabis out- side of work. HB 22-1152 would also prevent employers from denying medical cannabis patients use of their medicine while at work, with some exceptions for dangerous and technically demanding jobs.
Entrepreneur classes begin inMarch State to require classes in order to land loans e state of Colorado’s Cannabis Business O ce is launching a program to connect cannabis entrepreneurs with technical assistance and low-interest loans. Begin- ning in March, those who have completed courses through the state o ce or one of two other certied programs can apply for the loans.
COSprings group pushes for rec sales Medical-only city still restricts adult-use stores Citizens of Colorado Springs may have a chance to legalize adult-use cannabis sales in November thanks to a voter initiative currently collecting signatures. e second largest metro area in the state, the Colorado Springs city council and Mayor John Suthers have rmly opposed adult-use sales, despite strong voter support of Amendment 64.
Doctors feel threatened by new laws Requirements include specic dosage advice New restrictions on Colorado’s medical cannabis program are causing problems for doctors. Prior to HB 21-1317, doctors would simply recommend cannabis, but the new law requires specic dosages and potencies be recommended, something doctors see as akin to a prescription, which could poten- tially jeopardize their medical license.
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