SB13-051: Fire Inspections for Marijuana Cultivation Locations

• Local fire departments must conduct annual fire inspections at medical marijuana optional cultivation premises, primary caregiver cultivation locations, and recreational marijuana grow buildings within their jurisdictions.

• Fire departments must determine whether such facilities exist in their jurisdiction and conduct inspections for each identified location.

• Fire chiefs may charge a fee not to exceed $100 for each inspection conducted.

• Fire departments may access primary caregiver cultivation location information from the state medical marijuana licensing authority to identify facilities requiring inspection.

• The bill is declared necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.