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Under existing law, a school district, charter school, or board of cooperative services notifies parents of students enrolled in a school if an employee working in the school or who had contact with students is charged with certain felony offenses relating to violence, drugs, or unlawful sexual behavior. The bill adds the following offenses to the parent notification requirements: Any violation that involves the sale, dispensing, distribution, or transfer to a student of certain controlled substances, marijuana, or marijuana concentrates; and Unlawfully providing any alcohol beverage to a student or contributing to the delinquency of a minor relating to providing any alcohol beverage to a student. Under current law all managers and employees of a medical marijuana business or a retail marijuana business with day-to-day operational control must be Colorado residents when they apply for licensure. The bill repeals this residency requirement. Concerning clarification that the prohibition on an employer terminating an employee for the employee's lawful off-duty activities extends to activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law. Current law states that a common paymaster is not a single employing unit for purposes of considering the services performed by another employing unit subject to a single or common payroll. The bill creates an exception for an employee leasing companyor other employing entity that is owned by one or more persons who have a medical or retail marijuana license and who own at least 50% of an entity that shares the employee leasing company's services. The employee leasing company or other employing entity is not considered a common paymaster for the purposes of the "Colorado Employment Security Act". Concerning penalties for certain violations pursuant to the "Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 2013". Sunset Process -House Finance Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review of marijuana financial services cooperatives by repealing the authorizing law. Concerning the continuation of the department of agriculture's regulatory functions related to persons who work with agricultural products, and, in connection therewith, implementing recommendations contained in the 2019 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies concerning the "Commodity Handler Act" and the "Farm Products Act".
THEME Remembering those that perished after suffering without access to medicinal options and what changes can be made to the State to help. Where: Cultivated Synergy When: November 2nd, 2019 Time: 5:00PM - 10:00pm CO NORML is hosting an event for all those to gather together and HONOR those past, celebrate the present, and project our 2020 Vision future! We ask you to join us in a commemorative way, on this very special day. We want to bring awareness to the lives that could have benefited in many ways if cannabis were legal within their State. Get in the Spirit! Raise your VOICE and Raise AWARENESS during 2020 legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol as CO NORML lays out their legislative agenda. We need your support! Volunteer to be on a committee or help to create one of your own to lead. Raise the DEAD by showing your celebration of life on THIS DAY! Please send in a picture of a lost loved one to display in our slideshow during the event. There will be: Taco Bar, Open Bar, Cumbia Music & Dancing, Sweetest Skull in Town Contest, Sugar Skull Decorating, Speakers, Raffle drawing, Door prizes , and more... SPEAKERS:
Grab your tickets EARLY to assure door prizes and spot for your loved ones picture be in the slideshow. Early Bird: $20 RSVP: $25 VIP: $50 VIP ticket includes: Tacos, Open Bar, Games, Pinata, Music & Dance, Raffle, Skulk Face Painting, Pictures of loved ones featured on Slideshow, off-site VIP consumption lounge, and gift bag (retail value: $125) Bundle package: Buy 2 or more tickets at RSVP price of $25 and RECEIVE 1 FREE VIP Pass! Grab your tickets HERE
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Grab your tickets EARLY to assure door prizes and a spot for your loved ones picture be in the slideshow Thank you sponsorsAurora has seen a benefit from the legalization of cannabis and hemp products economically. I am a supporter of the industry because it is providing jobs, increasing our tax base and is favored by the community. Furthermore; it is reducing the criminalization of communities. I will work with our local cannabis entrepreneurs to expand the industry and its positive impact and to engage Aurora community and leadership to ensure successful partnerships." Media Advisory: October 7th, 2019
For Press Inquiries: 720.319.7337 coNORML@coloradoNORML.org Colorado NORML endorses Mayoral Candidate Omar Montgomery Denver, Colorado: The Colorado NORML organization officially endorses Omar Montgomery for Mayor of Aurora in the November of 2019 election. Colorado NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to educate the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality cannabis that is safe, convenient and affordable. “Omar Montgomery has a courageous vision where every person within the city thrives, and nobody is left behind. Embracing cannabis legalization and the benefits economically this industry has brought to Aurora, Omar is a leader who will protect the cannabis consumers giving them a voice. Aurora is the 3rd largest city in Colorado, and Omar will bring smart innovative strategies to how the city develops as it grows.” - Ashley Weber, Executive Director of Colorado NORML Omar’s focus is in housing, smart growth, infrastructure, and public safety. Spending the last 10 years in a row using as extensive education, nonprofit, and public policy background to directly improve communities’ lives. Running for office to bring people first focus, and evidence-based policy expertise back to the city of Aurora. He’s ready to use his expertise to help city hall, business, and community work together to solve the complicated challenges facing our growing city. The results of his work have included improving relationships between law enforcement and neighbors, bringing new small business loans and grants to North Aurora, and creating new mentor-ship programs for Aurora’s youth. "Aurora has seen a benefit from the legalization of cannabis and hemp products economically. I am a supporter of the industry because it is providing jobs, increasing our tax base and is favored by the community. Furthermore; it is reducing the criminalization of communities. I will work with our local cannabis entrepreneurs to expand the industry and its positive impact and to engage Aurora community and leadership to ensure successful partnerships.” – Omar Montgomery, 2019 There has been a lot of changes impacting cannabis consumer access, products and technology over the last year, and amidst all of the hubbub over the industry, it’s time we had a party for cannabis consumers to celebrate us and our recent victories. The Cannabis Consumers Coalition is hosting a cannabis consumer appreciation and educational event on September 28th, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The focus will be on mindful consumption and we will have a variety of speakers speaking on consumer-related topics including home cultivation, cannabis delivery new to Colorado, and even mapping your genes to the strains that are best for you.
When: Sept 28th, 2019 Where: Disclosed after RSVP'd Speakers: Dr. Nicco Reggente, Founder and CEO of Strain Genie and Neuroscientist Amy Sharp, Founder and CEO Sharp Solutions Courier Tim Flanagan, Founder and CEO of X Hydro Supply and Award Winning Cultivator Cindy Sovine, Founder and CEO Sovine Consulting and Founder and President Utopia Natural Healing Lounge Neuroscientist and Founder and CEO of Strain Genie, Dr. Nicco Reggente, will be speaking about his company’s technology that uses DNA to determine which strains are best suited for individuals based on genetic factors such as predispositions towards certain diseases and ailments. We thought this was interesting and wanted to learn more and figured others may want to as well, so we are bringing Nicco here to tell us more about this! What we do know is that Strain Genie uses current DNA tests and does their own testing but does not share data and will provide disclaimers stating such to those interesting in trying out the new technology. Home grows are a hot topic nationally, with many interests attacking cannabis consumer rights to cultivate at home, and the Cannabis Consumers Coalition has been a longtime advocate of home grows, even working on policy stakeholder groups working to protect cannabis consumer rights to cultivate at home. Tim Flanagan, who is the Founder and CEO of X Hydro Supply, an online grow supply retailer and, will be speaking about current technologies available for home grows and providing some tips on properly setting up home grows. His submission of home-grown craft cannabis into the Grow-Off earned him Third Place in the Microgrows Terpenes. Amy Sharp, Founder and CEO of Sharp Solutions Courier, will be speaking about home delivery services that is now available to consumers. House Bill 19-1234 finally legalized delivery services and Amy has been at the helm of it all and is part of the rulemaking for the implementation of the bill for the Marijuana Enforcement Division. She is a long-term contributing cannabis community member and entrepreneur along with her husband Devin Sharp of Buddy Boy Brands. Amy will be speaking about the new options available to consumers under this new law. Cindy Sovine has been a longtime trusted ally of the Cannabis Consumers Coalition. She has always championed cannabis consumer rights and has helped us have a seat at the table at very important conversations, including when GW Pharma tried to take over CBD, and she was able to change words and language to protect patients and consumers. Most recently, she has launched a spa and social consumption lounge called Utopia Natural Healing Lounge. She has fought tirelessly for social use and was essential in finally passing a very inclusive social use bill, House Bill 1230, that paves the way for a myriad of creative ways for businesses to incorporate cannabis consumption on their premises and will be providing details on what that looks like for consumers moving forward. Come learn and celebrate with fellow cannabis consumers! Food and beverages will be served. We will have Latin Jazz band, playing from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on a hempcrete theater. The Cannabis Connoisseurs Coalition will be providing a dab bar and products from previous competition winners. You are also welcome to BYOB. Ample free parking in lot across the street from the venue. Valet parking also available. The event is free with RSVP; however, we are asking for a $10 donation towards Project Pay it Forward and Rolling Hope Foundation. Address will be provided after RSVP’ing Denver participates in National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) on September 21, 2019National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) is a week of events accross the country that offers expungement and other legal forms of legal relief to some of the 77 million Americans with convictions on their records. These convictions can restrict access to housing, employment, education, voting and public assistance long after sentences have been served. Where: CrossPurpose 3050 Richard Allen Ct, Denver, Colorado 80205 Exciting updates about Denver's N.E.W. event.We are proud to announce that Denver Relief's 2019 National Expungement Week event will be held at CrossPurpose in Denver. This location offers free career and community development programs making it the perfect environment for life changing moves! The clinic will offer free criminal record-sealing services, voter registration and information about employment and licensing opportunities in the industry. Over 40 lawyers and law students have volunteered to participate in a record-sealing training before the event and many are offering their time and services ongoing. We have a robust outreach plan to reach those who qualify. All we need is the financial support of cannabis businesses that believe in an equitable and just industry to help repair the harm done by the failed drug war. The need for legal and financial help still exist for those with seal-able criminal records even though increased eligibility for criminal record sealing passed this last session. The bill still requires the defendant to petition for themselves when there is a criminal conviction. If you would like to financially contribute, click button below or find sponsorship deck here. We are pleased be a part of the supporters along with: Vicente Sederberg, InfluentialX, kindColorado, A. Moffitt Law, eCS Consulting and Verra Wellness. New supporters of the event this year are Kush&Canvas, Cannabis Law League and Maureen Cain, recipient of the 2019 Rupert-Tate Game Changer Award for her contribution to criminal justice reform. We hope you join us in this important work. Please help and help us spread the word by printing or sharing the flyer. The War on Drugs has devastated communities and left over 70 million people in the U.S. with criminal records that prevent them from working, going to school, voting and receiving other vital services.
To repair these harms, a network of advocates created National Expungement Week (N.E.W) in October 2018 to provide legal relief and galvanize support for clean slate legislation. This year, we are hosting Denver’s 2nd annual N.E.W. on Saturday, September 21st 2019. These record sealing events will help people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system to begin restoring access to jobs, housing, the right to vote and more. N.E.W. is a joint project of Equity First Alliance and Cage-Free Repair. Visit www.offtherecord.us for more info on the 30+ cities participating in 2019 #NationalExpungementWeek from 9/21 - 9/28. Denver N.E.W. organizers are local industry advocates: Rosalie Flores (Tierra de Flores), Ebony Miller (eCS Consulting), Melanie Rose Rodgers (Influential X) and Sarah Amelia Woodson (Kush & Canvases) Email: colorofcannabis@gmail.com for questions We are writing today to all our contacts to share information about the upcoming 4th Annual Cannabis Symposium & Silent Disco After-Party at Tilt! Pinball in Louisville. For the last couple of years Colorado NORML has been sponsoring this Cannabis event. The Cannabis Symposium is a unique event, unlike most you have seen. It is neither an industry celebration or a 420 party but an event designed to be an educational and informative Conversation between Community and the Industry. Topics have ranged from the Legitimization of the Industry, Regulations, and Product Usage. Attendance has been positive and discussions lively. You can see all three at youtube.com/yellowscenemag After each event, most people feel a sense of exhilaration by the end, often telling Yellow Scene Magazine it is the best Cannabis event they have attended. There had been one gentleman visiting from Russia tell us; “It’s not just Boulder County that is interested, it is the world.” Goal is to reach people who are ardent supporters to the curious. This year there will be discussions on Sustainability and Social Responsibility. We believe this plant can be an instrumental force in not just changing, but helping save the world. Speakers include: Michael Dougherty, Boulder County District Attorney, will be discussing the social responsibility the government has regarding the plant. Judy Daniels a PhD in Soil Science will be discussing sustainable growing. While she specializes in the Cannabis industry, her knowledge can be transferred to a more sustainable planet in all food production. Elizabeth Knight of Co Hemp Co will be discussing all the things hemp can and should be doing more sustainability than current market options. Carl Lehrburger, Cofounder of PureHemp Technology LLC, Purevision Technology will speak to us what it takes to get our system converted to bio-refining technologies and what the hold-ups are. We are excited to be a sponsor alongside these other great organizations: Elements Boulder, Natures Root, Post-Net of Lafayette, No-CO Hemp, CO Norml, National Cannabis Industry Association and Big Little Sound who will be providing the Silent Disco After Party fun. Steve’s Goods, Ajoya Life, LucidMood and Mountain Mud Sunscreen have already signed up for one of the 2 booths we have remaining. Congressman Ed Perlmutter; Colorado's 7th District Representative and sponsor of the SAFE Banking Act will be discussing this bill. Please join us! There will be a Q&A, Food & Drinks!
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