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The officer reported three suspected driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) arrests over the previous three months and two citations issued to juveniles observed smoking marijuana in public. Staff reported completing “two and a half rounds” of compliance checks with all licensed businesses passing those checks.

When asked about the Phish concert, the enforcement officer said agencies were still compiling tallies but that the principal issues encountered related to selling nitrous oxide (often used recreationally as ‘nitrous’) and helium items rather than prohibited marijuana sales. Board members asked for clarification of DUID procedures: the officer explained suspected DUID cases prompt a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation and often require a blood draw to obtain lab‑quantified levels (THC and other panels), noting portable breath tests are not court‑admissible and that odor and other indicators often prompt the DUID investigation.

Member questions asked whether blood quantitative levels are recorded in analyst reports; the officer said analysts might record levels but laboratory results can take time and the data team may need to be queried to retrieve specific numeric levels. The board requested that staff consult data analysts and present an annual enforcement summary at a future meeting including (if available) age breakdowns and blood‑level data where recorded.

No enforcement policy changes were proposed at the meeting; staff and the board noted coordination across agencies for large events remains important and that the lab turnaround time for DUID lab results can delay numeric reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7-7-25 Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The cannabis enforcement officer reported three driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) arrests, two juvenile marijuana citations, and that post‑Phish concert issues centered on nitrous/helium sales rather than marijuana; board asked for an annual enforcement summary including test levels.","taxTitle","Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado","taxId",3386,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176655,"Board asks for enforcement input on proposal to remove police transfer email requirement",274,4570000,4844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f&start=4570&end=4844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f/thumbnail_4570000.jpg","/articles/6176655/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/Board-asks-for-enforcement-input-on-proposal-to-remove-police-transfer-email-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176655-ac46ae73774734beeeee227333e841b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152466&Signature=VJvoym4JeimQPunMlOiTVzAmSife-WAaryaJw1-ar9Wp0iE9adYRo7vkftTKH-gTadiuaxKbbeblABEcafwx4Lshbqj1~5iZo6orm0dUJgA~VWuWA8j19olyul~mmUvd67OcXKAEtibe~bRfpsTqZtE~mb-A-Js7T-d8oH6WgwIFpCRZ7vS4occjm7J4wFKte-gLvbWI8HLh0pWkYHADFzDIEEyMmn0zq346CsaAuFXAw30yHzSJFqG1NnAnPzBdidu8N85SM~6XNPeR5H-M0SfxmZn70G04OagNRH2xba19FqsiJZvX6qXp2rH1DR8U6BflKpyrlPeV6acjDJ0ROw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board on July 2 took up a policy suggestion from Native Roots seeking to remove a requirement that certain cannabis transfer notifications be emailed to the Boulder Police Department.

Members and staff noted the state requires METRC tracking of shipments and that the electronic state system logs transfers before movement. Board members asked whether the local BPD email addendum provides enforcement value or is redundant paperwork.

The board asked staff to seek input from the Boulder Police Department and the cannabis enforcement officer (Officer Gignac/Pam) to determine whether the email requirement aids enforcement or can be removed without harming compliance. Robin Noble and Chair Brian Keegan agreed to work together and present findings at the October meeting; staff set the packet deadline (materials due Sept. 18).

Officer comments earlier in the meeting (matters from the enforcement officer) indicated METRC is the primary tracking system and that officers prefer to rely on state electronic logs; staff and members requested confirmation from BPD about operational use of the email notifications before drafting code changes.","CLAB agreed to advance a Native Roots suggestion to repeal a requirement to email Boulder Police Department (BPD) for certain cannabis transfers and assigned a staff/board pair to analyze whether the emails aid enforcement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176660,"CLAB declines to advance cannabis hospitality proposal after split vote; applicant speaks to board",645,4899000,5544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f&start=4899&end=5544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f/thumbnail_4899000.jpg","/articles/6176660/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/CLAB-declines-to-advance-cannabis-hospitality-proposal-after-split-vote-applicant-speaks-to-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176660-fa0335a80f52f2e33295de244128a78c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152466&Signature=mQ~O3mgJAobMFp7FJ0peaLdrUK0eBiIUTmScRlThFm~5g0aCPoTrJ25KDNx0E4hzVH058ROKFCAvqUEjBwU0yJaA-H~~7YG-L8-uCac8o~sMdNh3u5bLR1Isvy1M7kyPwnKFf3fuT4N6n1qo9fUo6aIlgEFTsoxw5oVd6I4cyhpdhuYSGfOv22AIuFM-fhMDaW3FJisri9plVyaDW4JPZ7KVhA9ISoh2YyUrTiUAuNMMjeiQzZJUVpab~5jDP4smUUY8XaMDVnb~bPle9R0AT81MB43R8xcVyduQAUWOea~r5E5GeFHc5-IzUInFJLRzyE-nehLQ2hEBQwM7A2zFwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board on July 2 considered a policy suggestion from Grumpy Rhino Lounge to permit cannabis hospitality (social‑consumption) venues but did not advance the item after a split vote.

Vice Chair Brian Keegan and Member Adam Foster voted to move the suggestion forward; the Chair (recorded as Koonsman/Kunsman in the transcript) and Member Robin Noble voted no, producing a 2‑2 result that did not meet the board’s threshold to advance the suggestion. Staff explained a majority of the board is required to advance a policy suggestion form for inclusion in an information packet to City Council.

Before the final vote the meeting allowed three minutes of public testimony from Brooke Anderson, an applicant and prospective small‑business owner, who described personal medical reliance on cannabis flower, small‑business experience, and plans to open a hospitality business. Anderson emphasized a desire to operate a locally owned, small hospitality venue.

Board members who opposed moving the item cited earlier, lengthy deliberations between CLAB and City Council on hospitality suites and social consumption and reiterated public‑health concerns. Member Noble said new medical studies and clinician reports have increased concern about concentrates and smoked products and that permitting more hospitality consumption remains misaligned with Boulder’s community values.

With the split vote the policy suggestion did not proceed; staff noted council already received prior CLAB recommendations on social consumption and that applicants may engage council directly if they wish.","A proposal from Grumpy Rhino Lounge to license cannabis hospitality (social‑consumption) did not advance after a 2‑2 split vote; an applicant made public comment urging approval and described personal and small‑business motivations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176665,"CLAB forms committee to study allowing dispensaries to sell shelf‑stable food and drinks",1154,3372000,4526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f&start=3372&end=4526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f/thumbnail_3372000.jpg","/articles/6176665/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/CLAB-forms-committee-to-study-allowing-dispensaries-to-sell-shelfstable-food-and-drinks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176665-8591a6abaf567e2c34a6f7c9a344424e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152466&Signature=fNJMwvVhQfKNTmLifVEZ6mxNgR1VNPKhFX2nscfnyNnaQfAWoyTKCYKQlOGm94ejXHJXsm8ELnHPy-XerUQL-uc6ATw6rzwVfDdJ0qlNgGIYNMs7N1bto8U-l~wT3V0Ec8LEjiaVnb33hVLoqwIsN7ePAxcdyYKo32ktV3hX33RaZ5HzakncoWkvD6pOGr01Cy-ISZEf7CAMvXq0a5faBAB7wuCDBS1OgEXKL9Feh2fGU71KV-Md8VBDEr6xH5QgN9ZzjgBvkMGRSZpVZ5L9N4yEIk73z52vcYY1h-UC5K4087mKRr9AzDmY4QYBSBvLBD7mWAHGBjSmdL8awPDUPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board voted on July 2 to advance a policy suggestion from Native Roots asking that Boulder remove a local prohibition on selling consumable products other than bottled water at licensed cannabis retailers.

Member Adam Foster told the board the state changed law in 2024 to permit dispensaries to sell shelf‑stable packaged food and beverages (examples cited: soda, chips). Foster said the request essentially would let customers purchase non‑cannabis, prepackaged consumables alongside cannabis products, not prepared foods.

After brief questions about health‑safety oversight and business licensing, the board instructed staff to treat the item as moving to the next process step. Chair staff recorded a committee of two—Member Tom and Adam Foster—to prepare a short written summary and analysis and present it at the board’s October meeting. The board confirmed packet deadlines (materials due to staff by Sept. 18 for the Oct. 6 meeting).

Member Robin Noble said she opposed changing the status quo without more information about implications; Vice Chair Brian Keegan, Member Foster and Tom voted to advance the suggestion. Kristen (staff) clarified that food‑safety and other non‑cannabis licensing requirements remain applicable and would be part of any future ordinance or administrative review.

No ordinance changes have been proposed yet; the committee will prepare analysis and suggested language (if any) and return to the board for public review and a vote at the later meeting.","The board moved a policy suggestion from Native Roots to the next phase and appointed members Tom and Adam to draft a memo about permitting dispensaries to sell prepackaged consumables (shelf‑stable food and drink) consistent with recent state law changes.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176669,"Boulder advisory board seeks city attorney draft to align local cultivation rules with state law",2479,858000,3337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f&start=858&end=3337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345545-a3613b979d5e445d8ef5e5188e30073f/thumbnail_858000.jpg","/articles/6176669/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/Boulder-advisory-board-seeks-city-attorney-draft-to-align-local-cultivation-rules-with-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176669-5c9e28fdb8e4febf35da06d70659ec16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152466&Signature=XWQEcPCnzjQ2JLq~McJcXssVQNSzkGbhV7gZrEP7RdAPCWCFhqv-6hnpNNL7laRsq5XNf0ZaH-XhHalnOCyoufb8CkTZa3~9N1rsmqNMdq~Zin0TO0soRvSWPi9twxZdPLlDRrI1s71Yy~aww5JT2Iw6qgw-r5fAaCvGBBFtpV00cP6nBaBiH0b5V5wQmg-G2DLP3VxrvQbc-JgjhPGumEE3LpFOqCsxfRpiVPzNSMY03USIvRRvjshvWjRBUyCGi5zCeHIENwVapVMld-rVhXzp12jm8bpLcH6UW35Xts22skEdRCBgtj5egku8Mz4Ovj6xM1Lu8rgForxIurjefg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board on July 2 debated a subcommittee recommendation to amend Boulder Revised Code definitions so local cultivation facilities could make physical‑separation marijuana concentrates, including kief, and roll pre‑rolled marijuana, aligning local privileges with state law.

Board members said the change would permit cultivation facilities to perform physical separation methods already authorized at the state level and to produce pre‑rolled products (commonly called “pre‑rolls” or joints under industry usage). Member Adam Foster, who co‑authored the memorandum presented to the board, described the two main proposed changes as allowing water‑based physical separations and production of kief and permitting cultivation sites to manufacture pre‑rolled marijuana.

The board’s discussion focused on legal drafting and process rather than an immediate vote. City attorney staff advised that proposed Boulder Revised Code language should be prepared before the board takes a final advance vote to send an information packet to City Council. Andy (city attorney’s office) recommended that the city attorney draft ordinance language and work with the subcommittee (Brian Keegan and Adam Foster) on precise BRC wording. Member Robin Noble and another member expressed substantive health and community concerns about expanding local production of smoked products and concentrates and requested space in the record for dissenting analysis.

Rather than forwarding the memorandum to council as drafted, the board agreed on next steps: city attorney staff will draft the proposed BRC amendments; Adam Foster and Vice Chair Brian Keegan will consult with city attorneys on ordinance language; Members Robin Noble and Tom agreed to draft a dissent memo to accompany any IP (information packet) memorandum; and the board will place the finalized materials on the agenda for the October 6 CLAB meeting for step‑6 consideration. Board staff also confirmed administrative deadlines for packet materials (materials due to staff by Sept. 18 for the October meeting).

Board members repeatedly clarified that this meeting did not produce a formal vote to send an ordinance to council and that the group is at an intermediate stage of the policy suggestion form process (the city attorney’s office and staff characterized the board as at step 5, needing proposed BRC language before a step 6 vote). Adam Foster said the IP memo (in the packet) substantially matches prior committee language and that the required change likely can be contained in cultivation definitions but deferred to counsel for exact placement.

The item generated substantive disagreement: Noble and Tom said recent health research and community values counsel caution about expanding production of smoked products and concentrates; Foster and Keegan emphasized alignment with state law and industry impacts. Members asked for the city attorney’s guidance on where to place definitions and whether the state Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) rules should be referenced for consistency.

No formal ordinance or code change was adopted; the board recorded direction to staff and the city attorney’s office to prepare draft BRC language and scheduled further deliberation in October.

","The Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board debated a proposal to let local cultivators produce physical‑separation concentrates (including kief) and pre‑rolled marijuana, agreed staff and city attorney should draft Boulder Revised Code (BRC) language, and directed rounds of follow‑up including a dissent memo from two members.","actionData","errors"]

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