SB 18-211

Senate Bill 18-211, which has been signed into law, allows the creation of marijuana consumption clubs in Colorado. These clubs can sell and allow customers to consume marijuana products on-site but cannot serve food or alcohol. To operate, these clubs need a special license and must follow strict regulations, including restrictions on who can enter (only those 21 years or older) and requirements for proper ventilation. Local governments have the option to permit these clubs within their jurisdictions if they adopt specific approval processes.

Official Summary

The bill creates a marijuana consumption club (club) license. The license is subject to the same licensing requirements as other retail marijuana licenses. The license may be issued to a person who operates an establishment where retail marijuana or retail marijuana products may be sold and consumed. The club's sales are limited to the same limits as a retail marijuana store. The club may not serve food prepared on site or alcohol. Entry to the club is restricted to those persons at least 21 years of age. A club shall purchase its retail marijuana or retail marijuana products from a licensed marijuana business or get a cultivation license and sell its own marijuana. A club may not permit outside marijuana or marijuana products. All retail marijuana or retail marijuana products must be consumed or disposed of on site. A club and its employees shall successfully complete a responsible vendor program annually. A club has the same immunity to a lawsuit for an injury caused by a club patron that a bar enjoys. The bill allows a local government to permit clubs in its jurisdiction. If a local government permits clubs, it shall adopt an approval or licensing requirement. In order to operate as a club, the club must comply with the local and state licensing regulations. A club is exempt from the 'Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act' for marijuana consumption purposes if it is fully ventilated. Public display, consumption, or use of marijuana in a club is not a criminal offense. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More