HB Analysis of Recent COVID-19 Announcements by the State of Colorado and the Marijuana Enforcement Division

The page contains programming and content to assist Colorado Marijuana Industry clients and other interested parties across multiple areas of operations, including labor and employment, retailing, and supply chain management, among others. OVERVIEW: Under the Amended Colorado PHO dated March 25, 2020, Medical and Retail Marijuana Stores are specifically designated “Critical Businesses”, and Cultivations and Manufacturers are likely also considered Critical Businesses. RELEASES MED Emergency Rules – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJPjixRku7K8-IzuM3KsFfxNQ0wVflSx/view MED Guidance – https://drive.google.com/file/d/143epybzBiHjTmVdsEeOICK3rFfU4lTbt/view Executive Order 2020-11 – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HXTMP8E5KF9ppvusW4kAJIIDQrdHckqQ/view Executive Order 2020-13 – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LQpL1oDurg4Iiasq_d6Cu_v2zM_0IMd3/view Executive Order 2020-17 – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1EDCY6-A6QBKxzDImCSF8bBBdOOI3Km/view Governor’s Press Release – https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/gov-polis-colorado-leading-example-and-taking-action-address-covid-19 Amended CDPHE Public Health Order – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IzfYUaxEf-UFSVAzkY_b9Cf1OMPOdlxH/view  _________________________________________________ [1] Amended Colorado PHO 3.25.2020 (III.C.); Executive Order 2020-17 (§ II(C)). [2] Executive Order 2020-17 (§ II(C)). [3] Emergency Rule 3-345; 2-260(A)(1). [4] Industry Bulletin (20-04) and (20-03); Emergency Rule 2-260(A)(1). [5] Industry Bulletin (20-04). [6] Industry Bulletin (20-04); Emergency Rule 3-345(B). [7] Industry Bulletin (20-04). [8] Industry Bulletin (20-04). [9] Industry Bulletin (20-04). [10] Industry Bulletin (20-04). [11] Emergency Rule 3-345(C) [12] Amended Colorado PHO 3.25.2020 (III.C.) [13] Amended Colorado PHO 3.25.2020 (III.A.4.). [14] Amended Colorado PHO 3.25.2020 (III.F.). [15] Executive Order 2020-17 (§ II(B)); Amended Colorado PHO 3.25.2020 (III.A.). [16] Executive Order 2020-17 (§ II(C)); Amended Colorado PHO 3.25.2020 (I.F.). [17] Industry Bulletin (20-04). STATE ANALYSIS Below is a summary of the current status of Governor Polis’ Executive Orders, Colorado Department of Public Health’s (“CDPHE”) Public Health Orders (“PHO”), Emergency Rules, and MED Guidance (the “Releases”) updated as of March 30, 2020. Below is a summary of the current status of Governor Polis’ Executive Orders, Colorado Department of Public Health’s (“CDPHE”) Public Health Orders (“PHO”), Emergency Rules, and MED Guidance (the “Releases”) updated as of March 30, 2020.