First Regular Session Seventieth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO INTRODUCED LLS NO. 15-0582.01 Michael Dohr x4347 HOUSE BILL 15-1036 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Tate, SENATE SPONSORSHIP (None), House Committees Senate Committees Public Health Care & Human Services A BILL FOR AN ACT Concerning the posting of information on the dangers of marijuana to a fetus at medical marijuana centers. Bill Summary (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://www.leg.state.co.us/billsummaries.) The bill requires the department of revenue to promulgate rules regarding a requirement that a licensed medical marijuana center display in a conspicuous location a sign that warns pregnant women about the dangers to fetuses caused by smoking or ingesting marijuana while pregnant. The rules shall include the specific language regarding the warning that must be included on the sign. The bill prohibits a medical marijuana center agent or employee from recommending medical marijuana to a pregnant woman. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-43.3-202, add (4) as follows: 12-43.3-202. Powers and duties of state licensing authority. (4) (a) Rules promulgated pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section shall include a requirement that a licensed medical marijuana center display in a conspicuous location a sign that warns pregnant women about the dangers to fetuses caused by smoking or ingesting marijuana while pregnant. The rules shall include the specific language regarding the warning that must be included on the sign. (b) The cost of the sign and display of the sign required by the rule described in paragraph (a) of this subsection (4) shall be borne by the medical marijuana center. (c) A medical marijuana center agent or employee shall not recommend medical marijuana to a pregnant woman. SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.