C.R.S. Section 44-10-207
Authority to seize and destroy marijuana

  • public health, safety, and welfare

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The state licensing authority or the state licensing authority’s designee may issue an administrative hold on the movement of medical or retail marijuana to prevent the destruction of evidence, diversion, or other threat to public safety pending an investigation of an alleged violation of this article 10 or rules promulgated pursuant to this article 10.

(b)

An administrative hold issued pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section may be lifted by order of the state licensing authority or the state licensing authority’s designee, by agreement between the state licensing authority and the licensee subject to the hold, or in accordance with rules that the state licensing authority promulgates pursuant to section 44-10-203 (2)(h).

(2)

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(a)

The state licensing authority or the state licensing authority’s designee may embargo medical or retail marijuana when the state licensing authority finds objective and reasonable grounds to believe that the health, safety, or welfare of the public imperatively requires emergency action.

(b)

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(I)

The state licensing authority may order the destruction of medical or retail marijuana subject to an embargo after notice and opportunity for a hearing before the state licensing authority or, if delegated by the state licensing authority, a department hearing officer. A hearing held pursuant to this subsection (2)(b) must be held in accordance with section 24-4-105.

(II)

If medical or retail marijuana is ordered destroyed pursuant to this subsection (2)(b), the licensee is responsible for completing the destruction in coordination with the state licensing authority and in accordance with this article 10 and rules promulgated pursuant to this article 10.

(III)

The licensee is responsible for all expenses related to the embargo and destruction of medical or retail marijuana ordered pursuant to this subsection (2)(b).

(3)

The state licensing authority may seek the assistance of the department of public health and environment in connection with an embargo or a hearing seeking destruction of medical or retail marijuana.

Source: Section 44-10-207 — Authority to seize and destroy marijuana - public health, safety, and welfare, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-44.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

44‑10‑101
Short title
44‑10‑102
Legislative declaration
44‑10‑103
Definitions - rules
44‑10‑104
Applicability - medical marijuana - retail marijuana
44‑10‑105
Marijuana employee designation
44‑10‑106
Marijuana employee labor rights
44‑10‑201
State licensing authority - creation
44‑10‑202
Powers and duties of state licensing authority - stakeholder work group - rules - report - legislative declaration
44‑10‑203
State licensing authority - rules
44‑10‑204
Confidentiality
44‑10‑207
Authority to seize and destroy marijuana - public health, safety, and welfare
44‑10‑208
Feasibility report - standing committee - report - definition - repeal
44‑10‑209
Classes of marijuana-derived cannabinoids and compounds - definitions - privileges - prohibitions - rule-making - rules
44‑10‑301
Local licensing authority - applications - licenses
44‑10‑302
Local license fees - medical marijuana
44‑10‑303
Public hearing notice - posting and publication
44‑10‑304
Results of investigation - decision of authorities - medical marijuana
44‑10‑305
State licensing authority - application and issuance procedures
44‑10‑306
Denial of application
44‑10‑307
Persons prohibited as licensees - definition
44‑10‑308
Business and owner requirements - legislative declaration - definition
44‑10‑309
Business owner and financial interest disclosure requirements
44‑10‑310
Business owner and financial interest suitability requirements
44‑10‑311
Restrictions for applications for new licenses
44‑10‑312
Transfer of ownership
44‑10‑313
Licensing in general - rules
44‑10‑314
License renewal
44‑10‑315
Inactive licenses
44‑10‑316
Unlawful financial assistance
44‑10‑401
Classes of licenses
44‑10‑501
Medical marijuana store license
44‑10‑502
Medical marijuana cultivation facility license - rules - definitions
44‑10‑503
Medical marijuana products manufacturer license - rules - definition
44‑10‑504
Medical marijuana testing facility license - rules
44‑10‑505
Medical marijuana transporter license - definition
44‑10‑506
Medical marijuana business operator license
44‑10‑507
Marijuana research and development license
44‑10‑601
Retail marijuana store license - rules - definitions
44‑10‑602
Retail marijuana cultivation facility license - rules - definitions
44‑10‑603
Retail marijuana products manufacturer license - rules - definition
44‑10‑604
Retail marijuana testing facility license - rules
44‑10‑605
Retail marijuana transporter license - definition
44‑10‑606
Retail marijuana business operator license
44‑10‑607
Retail marijuana accelerator cultivator license
44‑10‑608
Retail marijuana accelerator manufacturer license
44‑10‑609
Marijuana hospitality business license
44‑10‑610
Retail marijuana hospitality and sales business license
44‑10‑611
Retail marijuana accelerator store license
44‑10‑701
Unlawful acts - exceptions
44‑10‑702
Unlawful open and public consumption
44‑10‑801
Marijuana cash fund - transfer - repeal
44‑10‑802
Fees - allocation
44‑10‑803
Fees
44‑10‑901
Suspension - revocation - fines
44‑10‑902
Disposition of unauthorized marijuana or marijuana products and related materials - rules
44‑10‑1001
Inspection procedures
44‑10‑1101
Judicial review
44‑10‑1201
Responsible vendor program - standards - designation
44‑10‑1202
Responsible vendor - designation
44‑10‑1301
Severability
44‑10‑1401
Sunset review - repeal of article
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 44-10-207’s source at colorado​.gov