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Marijuana

A baby is removed from a home contaminated by a meth lab in 2002 (credit: North Metro Drug Task Force)

Bill Aims To Protect Children In Dangerous Drug Environments

With recreational marijuana use legal in Colorado there is an emphasis on the safety of children who are exposed to dangerous drug environments.

2013/04/25

Police Chiefs Say They’ll Go To The Feds If Pot Legalization Demands Aren’t Met

Colorado’s police chiefs are demanding more restrictions on marijuana in our state, and they say if they aren’t listened to they will take their concerns to the federal government.

2013/04/25

Marijuana Rules Face Colorado Vote

Marijuana regulations including purchasing limits are up for review Wednesday in the House.

2013/04/24

Colorado Considers Hemp Regulation

When Colorado voters legalized marijuana last year, they also legalized its industrial cousin, hemp. Since then, Colorado lawmakers have spent a lot of time reviewing marijuana, but they’re just starting work on regulating hemp.

2013/04/10

Pot Taxes In Colorado Could Exceed 30 Percent

A legislative panel decided Friday that marijuana in Colorado could be taxed at rates above 30 percent. But voters would have to OK the taxes, and some lawmakers fear the state’s tax-skeptical public could reject such high rates.

2013/04/06

Neighbors May Get To Weigh In On Colorado Pot Shops

Future marijuana shops in Colorado could face more neighborhood reaction before opening their doors. That’s under a looming legislative recommendation to address one of the biggest complaints with current medical marijuana shops — that neighbors don’t always know they’re coming.

2013/04/04