Tag: children
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State warns of potentially contaminated marijuana
Due to a software error, several batches of marijuana sold in Colorado between Oct. 21 and Nov. 14 may have been labeled as store-ready when in fact they were potentially contaminated. The Aspen Daily News reports that the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and the state Department of Revenue issued an advisory that…
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State warns of potentially contaminated marijuana
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Due to a software error, several batches of marijuana sold in Colorado between Oct. 21 and Nov. 14 may have been labeled as store-ready when in fact they were potentially contaminated. The Aspen Daily News reports that the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment…
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Denver looks to invest in its marijuana education and youth prevention campaign
To keep Denver kids on track and off marijuana, the city is looking to invest further in cannabis education and youth prevention. As part of those efforts in 2020, the Department of Excise and Licenses is requesting $450,000 to extend its contract the advertising agency, Amelie Company, which has helped develop and implement the “High…
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Denver looks to invest in its marijuana education and youth prevention campaign
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save diego_cervo To keep Denver kids on track and off marijuana, the city is looking to invest further in cannabis education and youth prevention. As part of those efforts in 2020, the Department of Excise and Licenses is requesting $450,000 to extend its contract the…
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Colorado Department of Agriculture launches online hemp registration portal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new online portal for hemp growers seeking to submit applications and payments. “Colorado leads the nation in registered land area for industrial hemp cultivation,” said Brian Koontz, the hemp program manager. “This new registration process will help us…
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Colorado Department of Agriculture launches online hemp registration portal
Colorado’s Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new online portal for hemp growers seeking to submit applications and payments. “Colorado leads the nation in registered land area for industrial hemp cultivation,” said Brian Koontz, the hemp program manager. “This new registration process will help us continue to stand as a leader in the industry.” So…
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INSIGHTS | Clouds over vaping grow thick in Colorado
New battles are brewing over vaping, with nearly 40 deaths, more than 2,000 illnesses and a media debate that is swirling into a tornado of good intentions. Colorado has been spared, so far, and it hasn’t been entirely good luck. The state has been and appears to be intent on leading a regulatory fight over…
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INSIGHTS | Clouds over vaping grow thick in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save New battles are brewing over vaping, with nearly 40 deaths, more than 2,000 illnesses and a media debate that is swirling into a tornado of good intentions. Colorado has been spared, so far, and it hasn’t been entirely good luck. The state has been and…
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Rapidly expanding hemp industry faces regulatory hurdles
Hemp production is growing in Colorado, but regulations on the level of THC mean that some crops will never make it to market, The Colorado Sun reports. By federal regulation, hemp can only contain 0.3% of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient of cannabis. The lower percentage differentiates hemp from marijuana. “Plant varieties or cultivars having…
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Gardner talks up visit with Colorado farmers on the Senate floor
Democrats trying to tail him around will differ, but U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is talking up his public appearances in Colorado, as he spoke at length about visiting farmers on the Eastern Plains during a floor address this week, his office says. Democrats, of course, made a major issue about Gardner failing to hold well-publicized…