HB 17-1197

signed

Exclude Marijuana From Farm Products Definition

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 17-1197 is a Colorado law that removes marijuana from the list of products regulated under the Farm Products Act. This means that marijuana businesses won't be licensed by the state's agriculture commissioner or any designee appointed by them, setting it apart from other farm products like crops and livestock. The bill has been signed into law, so its provisions are now in effect and impact how marijuana is regulated compared to traditional agricultural products.

Official Summary

Under the 'Farm Products Act', the commissioner of agriculture or his or her designee licenses farm product dealers, small-volume dealers, and their agents. The bill excludes marijuana from the definition of 'farm products' under the act. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber: House
First action: 2017-04-06
Latest action: 2017-02-22
Last action desc.: Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources
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Votes

Adopt amendment L.001. The motion passed without objection.

2017-03-23 · House · pass — Yes: 0 · No: 0 · Other: —

Refer House Bill 17-1197, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.

2017-03-23 · House · pass — Yes: 13 · No: 0 · Other: —

Refer House Bill 17-1197 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0.

2017-03-23 · House · pass — Yes: 10 · No: 0 · Other: —