HB21-1058 Summary

• Permits physicians to conduct medical marijuana evaluations remotely via telephone or video conference, in addition to in-person examinations, to establish a bona fide physician-patient relationship.

• Allows physicians to perform follow-up care and treatment of patients remotely to assess the efficacy of medical marijuana as treatment for debilitating or disabling medical conditions.

• Repeals the prohibition on retail marijuana stores selling products online and to persons not physically present at the store's licensed premises.

• Applies to Colorado Revised Statutes sections 25-1.5-106 (medical marijuana program) and 44-10-601 (retail marijuana store licensing).

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