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Colorado Marijuana Law -  Marijuana Law Training Seminar

Know the Salient Points of Recent Colorado Marijuana Laws so You Can Effectively Advise Your Clients

Recent legislation paving the way for recreational marijuana use has created many new business opportunities in Colorado. It has also created many questions and uncertainties for attorneys advising these new businesses due to the position of the federal government. What are possible federal responses to legalized cannabis in Colorado? What types of businesses does the law allow, and how does a potential business owner obtain a permit? When is an attorney potentially violating federal law by merely assisting a client? Learn the answers to these questions and more by enrolling today!

• Understand how the federal government uses forfeiture laws to close marijuana-related businesses.
• Know what medical marijuana dispensaries need to do to stay compliant with Colorado state law.
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code.
• Effectively deal with recreational marijuana business licensing issues including renewals, transfers and denials.
• Find out what security procedures businesses must follow in order to keep their state license.
• Recognize the state and federal tax implications for cannabis-related businesses in Colorado.
• Distinguish between the ethical considerations of helping a business obtain a recreational marijuana license and enforcing license rights.

1. Medicinal Marijuana Dispensaries in Colorado
   9:00 - 9:50, Craig B. Small
   1. The Colorado Medical Marijuana Code
   2. Medical Marijuana Licensing Procedures
      1. Classes of Colorado Medical Marijuana Licenses
      2. Key Application Procedures to Understand
      3. Prohibited Persons
      4. Licensing Restrictions
      5. Unlawful Financial Assistance
   3. Compliance with Licensing Laws
      1. Proving Patient Eligibility
      2. Patient Registration
      3. Other Vital Considerations
2. The Latest Rules on Taxation
   9:50 - 10:40, Ann Toney
   1. Taxation Protocols for Medical Marijuana Businesses
   2. Taxation Protocols for Recreational Marijuana Businesses
   3. Current Tax Updates
   4. Issues with Federal Taxation
      1. Business Cost Deductions
3. Federal Responses to Colorado Cannabis Laws
   10:55 - 11:45, Jeralyn E. Merritt
   1. Current Federal Enforcement Priorities
   2. Internal Guidelines
      1. Criminal Prosecutions
      2. Forfeiture
   3. Possible Legal Consequences to Cannabis Consumers Under Federal Law
      1. Gun Control Act of 1968
      2. Federal Housing Assistance
4. Recreational Marijuana Businesses in Colorado
   12:45 - 1:35, Jeffrey Gard
   1. The Colorado Retail Marijuana Code: An Overview
   2. Business Types
      1. Retail Marijuana Stores
      2. Cultivation Businesses
      3. Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturers
      4. Retail Marijuana Testing Facilities
         1. Conflicts of Interest
   3. Marketing Restrictions
   4. Tracking Requirements
5. Obtaining Colorado Recreational Cannabis Business Licenses
   1:35 - 2:25, Jeffrey Gard
   1. Classes of Colorado Recreational Marijuana Licenses
   2. Licensing and the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code
      1. State Authority and Local Jurisdictions
   3. License Requirements
      1. Financial Requirements
      2. Prohibited Persons
      3. Background Checks
   4. Application Procedures
      1. Application Denials
   5. Reporting Duties to the State Licensing Authority
   6. License Renewals
   7. License Transfers
6. Staying Compliant with Colorado State Law Licensing Regulations
   2:40 - 3:30, Sean T. McAllister
   1. Zoning Requirements
   2. Security Regulations
   3. Labeling Rules
   4. Cannabis Disposure Protocols
   5. State Inspections
7. Ethics
   3:30 - 4:30, Michele M. Clark
   1. Securing Licenses vs. Enforcing Rights of Licenses
   2. Advising on Business Operations
   3. Criminal Law Considerations
   4. Ownership of Cannabis Businesses

Seminar Summary:

Know the Salient Points of Recent Colorado Marijuana Laws so You Can Effectively Advise Your Clients (see full course description)

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