Rules

MED Rulemaking

Current Rules

Current Rules (effective Dec. 4, 2024)

Legislative Summaries

2025 Legislative Summary (HB 25-1209)
2024 Legislative Summary (SB24-076)

What is Rulemaking?

Rulemaking is the formal process state agencies follow to create regulations (aka rules) to implement the laws adopted by the Colorado General Assembly. The state Administrative Procedure Act, at section 24-4-103, C.R.S., mandates the processes agencies must follow when engaging in rulemaking. The Regulated Marijuana Rules are binding on all licensees, and noncompliance can result in disciplinary action against the license, including but not limited to fines, license suspension, or license revocation.

Visit the DOR Rulemaking webpage for additional information on the Rulemaking Process.

Have suggestions for rule changes?

Have suggestions for rule revisions, updates, or clarifications? Submit written comments using the Division’s Written Rule Comment form. For written comments to be considered in the upcoming 2025 rulemaking process, all comments must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on October 22, but the sooner we receive your comment, the better. Comments received after October 22 will not be considered for this year and may be considered in future rulemakings.

2025 Rulemaking Schedule

Meeting Focus - Topics	Date-Time-Meeting Format
Meeting #1 Legislation Implementation	August 5, 2025 Session 1: 9:00 a.m. Session 2: 1:00 p.m. Agenda Proposed rule revisions Session 1 recording Session 2 recording Slide deck
Meeting #2 MED Proposals and Catch-All	September 9, 2025 1:00 p.m. Virtual Only Virtual Meeting Information: Click here to register for the meeting. After you have registered, take the following steps: When you join, make sure your name is accurately reflected so we can identify you. Leverage the Q&A feature to ask questions of the agency presenters. If you would like to make a public comment during the meeting, please sign in using the Division’s Google Form, which will be provided during the meeting.
Anticipated Permanent Hearing	October 22, 2025 1:00 p.m. Hybrid: In-Person & Virtual In person: Red Rocks Conference Room 1707 Cole Blvd, Ste 300 Lakewood, Colorado 80401 Virtual Meeting Information: Click here to register for the hearing.

*The Division may adjust these dates/times, or add additional meetings to this schedule*

How to Participate:
1. Attend meetings and participate in the discussion:
All members of the public can attend rulemaking meetings and participate in the
discussion by signing up to provide comments. These structured stakeholder meetings
will be focused on the announced topic(s) and will include time limitations on comments
to ensure everyone who signs up has an opportunity to comment on the proposed rules.

Please note: The stakeholder meetings on August 5 and September 9 are virtual only.
The Division’s permanent rulemaking hearing on October 22 will
include both in-person and virtual attendance options.

2. Submit written comments:
Interested stakeholders are also encouraged to submit comments on the draft rules
using the Division’s written comment form. All comments submitted through this form are
logged and reviewed throughout the rulemaking process to inform future meeting
agenda items, discussions, questions, and the Division’s development of proposed rules.

2025 Rulemaking Resources

Previous Rulemaking Proceedings

Visit the Colorado Secretary of State's Website to see the complete history of the Marijuana Enforcement Division's Rules.

Statutes

The Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) are the state laws adopted by the Colorado General Assembly. You can find the Colorado Marijuana Code in Title 44, Article 10, Sections 101 through 1401 (44-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.).

If you wish to access an electronic copy of the C.R.S. the following link will redirect you to the LexisNexis website where you may view the statutes free of charge.

LexisNexis publishes comprehensive Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations Manuals which is available for purchase at www.lexisnexis.com.