s_blt_2016a_2016-05-04t14:03:16z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/04/2016

02:11 PM -- HB 16-1436



Senator Newell introduced House Bill 16-1436, concerning edible marijuana products. The bill requires the Marijuana Enforcement Division in the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules that prohibit the production and sale of edible medical marijuana-infused and retail marijuana products shaped like a human, animal, or fruit.





02:13 PM -- Tyler Henson, Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



02:18 PM -- Lewis Koski, Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division, spoke in favor of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



02:28 PM -- Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, spoke in favor of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



02:40 PM -- John Faught, The Kempe Foundation, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.





02:50 PM



The committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.



02:53 PM



Senator Holbert made closing comments.