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New laws add enforcement tools, decals and delivery definitions for cannabis sales
Summary
The council heard summaries of two bills signed into law: SB 543 adds a decal requirement and enforcement authority for unlicensed sales, and HB 391 adjusts medical-product dating, defines delivery operators and clarifies regulatory authority over deliveries.
Jake Shuford, legislative and regulatory manager at the Cannabis Control Authority, briefed the council on recent legislation expected to shape retail regulations. Shuford said SB 543 requires a visible decal at any store selling cannabis products so consumers can confirm licensing and gives the CCA expanded enforcement tools "to go after unlawful activities" including civil penalties and possible seizure authority. The bill also included an appeals process for those aggrieved by enforcement actions.
On HB 391, Shuford said the law adjusts how expiration dating is determined (12 months from the date of testing unless stability testing has been performed), defines a marijuana delivery operator and extends delivery permissions beyond residences to businesses with carve-outs for certain public places. He said the CCA will use the new statutory definitions when drafting implementing regulations.
