SB 17-063

Senate Bill 17-063, now signed into law, allows the creation of marijuana consumption clubs in Colorado. These clubs can sell and allow customers to consume both recreational and medical marijuana on-site, but they cannot serve food or alcohol and must follow strict licensing requirements similar to other marijuana businesses. Entry is restricted to those aged 21 and older, and all consumed products must be purchased from licensed sellers or cultivated by the club itself. Local governments can choose whether to permit these clubs within their jurisdictions and may require additional local licenses if needed.

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 or medical marijuana may be sold and consumed. The club's sales are limited to the same limits as a retail marijuana store or a medical marijuana center. 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 marijuana, marijuana concentrate, or marijuana products from a licensed marijuana business or get a cultivation license and sell its own marijuana. A club may not permit outside marijuana, marijuana concentrate, or marijuana products. All marijuana, marijuana concentrate, or 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 may require the clubs to be licensed. 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 in a club is not a criminal offense. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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