HB23-1021
Embargo And Destroy Marijuana
Concerning the state licensing authority's ability to act regarding the movement of marijuana in certain circumstances to protect the public.
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
The act authorizes the executive director of the department of revenue (state licensing authority), pursuant to standards and processes that the state licensing authority establishes by rule, to:
- Issue an administrative hold on the movement of medical or retail marijuana pending an investigation;
- Embargo medical or retail marijuana when the state licensing authority finds objective and reasonable grounds to believe that the health, safety, or welfare of the public imperatively requires emergency action; and
- Order the destruction of embargoed medical or retail marijuana after notice and opportunity for a hearing.
APPROVED by Governor March 23, 2023
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023
NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)