Jacob Redmond
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State marijuana regulators have moved closer to having edible pot products in Colorado be labeled with a red stop sign and to ban the word "candy."
It's part of a draft of rules by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement and Taxation Division of the Department of Revenue to help better differentiate pot edibles from regular candy products.
The pot symbol would be an octagon stop sign with the letters "THC" to indicate the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. It would have to be on individual edibles, not just labels. Liquid marijuana products would be limited to single-serve packaging.
Tommy Moore, spokesman for the state agency, said pot dispensaries "will still be allowed to sell marijuana infused chocolate bars and other candies."
Moore added the proposed rules would also "prohibit the production and sale of edible products that resemble trademarked or otherwise commonly familiar commercial food products."
"The universal symbol of a red stop sign combined with the words THC provides the public a visible way of identifying marijuana while signaling risks are involved," said Diane Carlson of Smart Colorado, a group that has been pushing for a distinctive look on edible marijuana.
"This comprehensive approach will ensure children and teenagers are better protected by providing a tool that allows everyone to know when and if marijuana is in a food, candy or soda. It also provides adults a way to discern whether or not a marijuana product has been purchased on the legal market."
There will be a public hearing on the proposed rules on Aug. 31 and Aug. 1 before there is final adoption.
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It's part of a draft of rules by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement and Taxation Division of the Department of Revenue to help better differentiate pot edibles from regular candy products.
The pot symbol would be an octagon stop sign with the letters "THC" to indicate the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. It would have to be on individual edibles, not just labels. Liquid marijuana products would be limited to single-serve packaging.
Tommy Moore, spokesman for the state agency, said pot dispensaries "will still be allowed to sell marijuana infused chocolate bars and other candies."
Moore added the proposed rules would also "prohibit the production and sale of edible products that resemble trademarked or otherwise commonly familiar commercial food products."
"The universal symbol of a red stop sign combined with the words THC provides the public a visible way of identifying marijuana while signaling risks are involved," said Diane Carlson of Smart Colorado, a group that has been pushing for a distinctive look on edible marijuana.
"This comprehensive approach will ensure children and teenagers are better protected by providing a tool that allows everyone to know when and if marijuana is in a food, candy or soda. It also provides adults a way to discern whether or not a marijuana product has been purchased on the legal market."
There will be a public hearing on the proposed rules on Aug. 31 and Aug. 1 before there is final adoption.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Marijuana edibles could soon be labeled with THC ?stop sign? | FOX31 Denver
Author: Chuck Hickey
Contact: Send us your news tips | FOX31 Denver
Photo Credit: CBS
Website: FOX31 Denver | Denver, Colorado News, Weather, Sports and more
