Basis and Purpose - 3-705
The statutory authority for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-10-202(1)(c), 44-10-203(3)(a), and 44-10-701(3)(c), C.R.S. Authority also exists in the Colorado Constitution at Article XVIII, Subsection 16(5)(a)(VIII). The purpose of this rule is to clearly delineate that a Regulated Marijuana Business is not permitted to make deceptive, false, or misleading statements in Advertising materials or on any product or document provided to a patient or consumer. This Rule 3-705 was previously Rules M and R 1102, 1 CCR 212-1 and 1 CCR 212-2.
A.No Deceptive, False, or Misleading Statements. A Regulated Marijuana Business shall not engage in Advertising that is deceptive, false, or misleading. A Regulated Marijuana Business shall not make any deceptive, false, or misleading assertions or statements on any product, any sign, or any document provided to a patient or consumer.B.Potential Risks of Regulated Marijuana Concentrate Overconsumption. A Regulated Marijuana Business Advertising Medical Marijuana Concentrate or Retail Marijuana Concentrate shall include a notice as determined by the Division to patients or consumers regarding the potential risks of Medical Marijuana Concentrate or Retail Marijuana Concentrate overconsumption. 42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/202043 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 1/1/202144 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 5/1/202144 CR 13, July 10, 2021, effective 8/1/202144 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 1/1/202245 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 12/1/2022