House Bill 14-1229 Summary

• Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 12-43.4-306 to authorize both state licensing authorities and local jurisdictions to submit fingerprints for marijuana retail establishment license applicants to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

• Permits local jurisdictions to forward fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fingerprint-based criminal history record checks.

• Allows state licensing authorities or local jurisdictions to conduct name-based criminal history checks for applicants or license holders whose fingerprints are unclassifiable after two submissions.

• Authorizes state and local licensing authorities to use criminal history information to investigate and determine applicant qualifications and to verify submitted information.

• Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.