Colorado marijuana business leaders worked with lawmakers to shape bill to protect youth

Earlier this year, proposed legislation intended to protect Colorado teenagers from illegally obtaining marijuana was introduced in the state legislature. The bill, however, was so broad and far reaching, it jeopardized the continued existence of the cannabis industry and the ability of adult consumers and medical patients of all ages to legally obtain marijuana products.

Instead of running a scorched-earth campaign in the legislature or waging a media war, leaders of the marijuana business community rolled up our sleeves and went to work to make the bill better, not only for our companies, employees, customers, and patients, but also for the teenagers who were still finding ways to obtain marijuana products illegally.

Chuck Smith

For five months, we were at the table collaborating with policymakers and stakeholders to help create a bill with responsible regulations and balanced public policy. We heard concerns that minors may be obtaining marijuana…

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