HB21-1317 Summary

• Colorado School of Public Health shall conduct systematic research on physical and mental health effects of high-potency THC marijuana and marijuana concentrates, with initial report due July 1, 2022 and January 31, 2022 gap analysis.

• Establishes Scientific Review Council composed of 11 medical professionals (epidemiologist, physicians, toxicologist, psychiatrist, etc.) with at least 25% representation from communities of color to review research and recommend regulatory changes.

• Restricts daily purchase limits for medical marijuana concentrate: 8 grams per day for most patients and 2 grams per day for patients ages 18-20, with limited exceptions for homebound patients or those with physician certification.

• Requires coroners to conduct full toxicology screening for non-natural deaths under age 25 beginning January 1, 2022, including testing for THC, alcohol, and scheduled drugs.

• Mandates educational materials on marijuana concentrate serving sizes, risks, and labeling requirements; requires physician continuing education courses (5 hours every 2 years) and establishes stricter physician-patient relationship requirements for medical marijuana recommendations.