Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division Issues Emergency Rules For SB 24-076

On August 7, 2024, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (the "MED") issued emergency rules, effective immediately, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 24-076.

Of particular significance are the following:

• State license renewals are now for two years instead of one (note that this change has no effect on local jurisdiction licensing, which for almost all jurisdictions is one year). License renewal fees have increased accordingly.
• Approval from the MED is no longer required for modification of premises. Instead, at the biennial license renewal, a licensee must include the revised floor plan, along with information demonstrating local approval of the modification. Again, note that this rule has no effect on local approvals.