5 topics for CO's marijuana regulators

Author: Associated Press
POSTED: 08:33 AM MST Dec 18, 2012 
DENVER -

Colorado's new marijuana regulators will consider five areas for potential recreational pot rules. The areas of concern are:
    
- REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The task force will look at big-picture regulation questions, including which alcohol regulations make sense for use on pot.
    
- LOCAL AUTHORITY: Marijuana regulators will examine what counties and cities can do to regulate recreational marijuana.
    
- TAXES AND CIVIL LAW: Marijuana regulators will tackle how to make sure pot taxes are collected and how to help the industry access banking services.
    
- CRIMINAL LAW: Marijuana users can expect a long list of usage rules, including an analogy to "open container" alcohol laws.
    
- CONSUMER SAFETY: Marijuana regulators need to figure out how to keep the state's marijuana supply safe and how to keep the drug away from minors.
    
source: Amendment 64 task force

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