BOULDER, Colo. (KRDO) - It was way back in 2012 when Colorado voters approved the passage of Amendment 64, legalizing recreational marijuana. But law enforcement still does not have a reliable way to test drivers to see if they took the drug recently and distinctly establish if they're too impaired to drive.In a previous study, researchers found while it's possible to detect … [Read more...] about Researchers at CU Boulder hope to make reliable breath testing for marijuana a reality
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“The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The cannabis available in Colorado dispensaries today has high concentrations of THC, much higher than ever available before. Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health want consumers to be aware of the risks associated with its use. The Tea on THC On Tuesday, the school launched a campaign, in partnership with Initium Health, called "The Tea on THC". It is focused on … [Read more...] about “The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The Colorado School of Public Health starts new youth THC awareness campaign
The Colorado School of Public Health and creative collaborator Initium Health started an awareness campaign about the risks of potent cannabis with youth and parents. The first-of-its-kind public awareness campaign, "The Tea on THC" looks to educate Coloradans on the "often-overlooked" health risks of high-concentration cannabis, according to a news release from … [Read more...] about The Colorado School of Public Health starts new youth THC awareness campaign
Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Colorado marijuana sales continued falling on a monthly and annual basis through the fall, state Department of Revenue data shows.Looks like low-potency pot isn't sparking a sales revolution at dispensaries after all.A little over a week after the 9News story "Weaker weed sparking higher sales in Colorado" talked about how low-potency cannabis was driving new customers and more … [Read more...] about Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Littleton Voters Approve Marijuana Tax Hike to Boost Public Safety and Homelessness Services
Littleton, Colorado's electorate has voiced its support for the welfare of its community by voting in favor of increased marijuana taxation intended to bolster public safety and homelessness services. According to the City of Littleton, Ballot Issue 3B, which called for the hike in retail marijuana sales tax from 3% to 7%, was approved by voters on November 5. The tax raise is … [Read more...] about Littleton Voters Approve Marijuana Tax Hike to Boost Public Safety and Homelessness Services
Colorado cannabis companies have a new strategy to attract more hesitant customers: weaker weed
At Terrapin Care Station, a Denver dispensary on Broadway, area manager Adam Shepler stood behind a counter displaying an array of more than 20 low-dose cannabis products: gummies, patches, drinks, topical lotions, tinctures, a vape and a powder. Most of them were recently released. Though Shepler has fielded customer interest in low-dose products for years, he’s now … [Read more...] about Colorado cannabis companies have a new strategy to attract more hesitant customers: weaker weed
Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Forget the pandemic boom in marijuana sales – Colorado now collects fewer marijuana tax dollars than it did in 2018. About half the country now has joined Colorado in legalizing recreational marijuana, with a total of 24 states and Washington, D.C., regulating cannabis. The spread of legalization has taken a toll on Colorado’s more established market, with the wholesale price … [Read more...] about Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Colorado Springs voters legalize recreational marijuana
Voters in Colorado Springs approved a measure to legalize recreational marijuana sales and rejected a competing measure that would have permanently banned them, according to final unofficial results from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Why it matters: The conservative-leaning city — Colorado's second-largest — has stood firm against recreational cannabis sales … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs voters legalize recreational marijuana
Pueblo cannabis company to pay $225,000 fine in settlement after misrepresenting products
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A Pueblo-based cannabis company will pay a $225,000 fine after reaching a settlement with the Colorado Attorney General's Office following a state investigation. According to the Colorado Attorney General's (AG) Office, Bee’s Knees CBDs made several misrepresentations on its website regarding the source of its products, wrongly characterized products as … [Read more...] about Pueblo cannabis company to pay $225,000 fine in settlement after misrepresenting products
Why an OSHA Program in Colorado Matters to Cannabis Production Facilities Nationwide
If your cannabis production facility is not located in Denver or Englewood, Colorado, why should you care about the Local Emphasis Program (LEP) recently announced by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for those areas? The LEP issued by OSHA’s Denver Regional Office should matter to facilities nationwide for at least the following three reasons. 1. … [Read more...] about Why an OSHA Program in Colorado Matters to Cannabis Production Facilities Nationwide
