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House adopts marijuana licensing bill but restores 1-ounce daily sales limit in floor amendment
Summary
The Colorado House passed House Bill 12-09 regulating marijuana license efficiency and related rules after adopting an amendment that kept the existing 1-ounce daily purchase cap; lawmakers traded public‑health and regulatory arguments during extended debate.
The Colorado House on March 19 passed House Bill 12-09, a measure to streamline regulation and licensing for marijuana businesses, after adopting a floor amendment that preserved the current 1-ounce daily sales limit for cannabis purchases.
The bill, introduced on the floor by Representative Wilford, carried committee reports from finance and appropriations. After extended debate in committee and on the floor, Representative Hartzook offered an amendment (Hartzook/Brown L15) to retain the existing daily sales cap; the amendment was adopted. Representative Wilford then moved final passage and the bill was carried to passage on the floor.
Why it matters: Supporters of HB12-09 said the bill modernizes licensing processes and reduces regulatory friction for a maturing industry.…
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