SB 17-184

Senate Bill 17-184 allows local communities in Colorado to permit private marijuana clubs if they choose to do so. These clubs can only operate under strict conditions, such as having members and employees who are at least 21 years old and prohibiting the sale of alcohol or marijuana on-site. The bill also bans open public consumption of marijuana throughout the state. Since it has been signed into law, these rules are now in effect for communities that opt to allow private marijuana clubs.

Official Summary

The bill authorizes the operation of a marijuana membership club (club) only if the local jurisdiction has authorized clubs. A club must meet the following qualifications: All members and employees of the club must be 21 years of age or older; The club's employees must be Colorado residents; The club cannot sell or serve alcohol; The club cannot be a retail food establishment; A club owner shall not sell marijuana on the premises; and A club owner shall not permit the sale or exchange of marijuana for remuneration on the premises. The bill prohibits the open and public consumption of marijuana and defines the terms 'open and public', 'openly', and 'publicly'. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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