2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 24 - Government - State
Governor's Office
Article 38.3 - Office of Marijuana Coordination
§ 24-38.3-102. Coordination among agencies - marijuana messaging

(1) The office of marijuana coordination is the coordinator of all state agencies that provide information or education or that promulgate rules regarding the use, sale, or regulation of marijuana, including the department of human services, the department of public health and environment, the department of transportation, the department of revenue, the department of public safety, and the department of education, to align the programming and regulations provided by each executive branch department to maximize efficiency and ensure coordinated strategies in the government's response to the legalization of marijuana.

(2) In furtherance of coordinating the oversight of retail and medical marijuana across state agencies, the office of marijuana coordination shall:

(a) Coordinate with the executive directors of each state agency regarding the agency's promulgation of rules on retail and medical marijuana that reduce negative economic, public safety, and health consequences for the state;

(b) Align all policy suggestions and the promulgation of rules across state agencies to increase efficiency and eliminate unintended negative impacts on the state;

(c) Communicate with other states related to the economic, health, and safety implications of retail marijuana legalization and regulation;

(d) Identify and address data gaps in the impact of marijuana legalization on public health, safety, or economics across the state in consultation with the joint technology committee;

(e) Anticipate, prioritize, and respond to emerging issues with the legalization of retail marijuana; and

(f) Designate a staff member from the office of marijuana coordination to serve as the contact person across all state campaigns managed by a state agency.