Colorado Cannabis Restrictions Removed After Industry Pushback

Just over a week after introducing a handful of rules aimed at cannabis-friendly events and product advertising claims, Colorado marijuana officials have pulled back the proposed restrictions.

With about ten days left in 2023’s rulemaking period, the state Marijuana Enforcement Division added language to proposed regulations that would have prohibited licensed cannabis businesses from participating in unlicensed consumption events, which make up the bulk of cannabis hospitality in Colorado. The rules also suggested a
ban on product advertising claims regarding safety or health or physical benefits.

Unlicensed or private events, such as ticketed cannabis dinners, food pairings, movie screenings, art exhibitions and other events where pot consumption is allowed, account for most of…