1 Colo. Code Regs. § 212-3-8-8025

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 1 CCR 212-3-8-8025 - Licensed Premises Requirements

Basis and Purpose - 8025

The statutory authority for this Rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-50-202(1)(b), 44-50-203(1)(b), 44-50-203(1)(g), 44-50-203(1)(k), 44-50-203(2)(f), and 44-50-203(2)(g), C.R.S. The purpose of this Rule is to establish security requirements based on the amount of Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product stored on the Licensed Premises and to provide other requirements for the Licensed Premises of a Healing Center.

A.Security Measures and Inventory Management.

1. A micro-Healing Center must store all Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product in a secured, locked place that is:

a. Accessible only to the Healing Center Owner Licensee(s) and/or Natural Medicine Handler Licensee(s); and

b. Monitored by video surveillance while Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product is stored.

2. A Healing Center must:

a. Store all Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product in a secured, locked place that is:

i. Accessible only to the Healing Center Owner Licensee(s) and/or Natural Medicine Handler Licensees;

ii. Monitored by video surveillance while Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product is stored.

b. Maintain a fully operational security alarm system on the Licensed Premises, activated at all times when the Licensed Premises is closed for business. The security alarm system must meet the requirements in Rule 3110(E).

c. Maintain a fully operational video surveillance and recording system that satisfies the requirements in Rule 3115.

3.Notification of Change in Inventory Management. If a Healing Center seeks to change the amount of Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product it possesses and stores, the Licensee must notify the Division, in writing, on a form prescribed by the Division.

4.Participant Information Protected. Healing Center Licensees must take measures to prevent unauthorized access to business records and any Participant or Administration Session records.

5. When the Licensee is not operating as a Healing Center, the Licensee must ensure that all Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product is appropriately secured. Licensees must take measures to prevent unauthorized access to Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product.

B.Administration Areas. No one under the age of 21 years old is permitted in the Administration Area when an Administration Session is taking place, including when Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product are taken out of the secured storage place.

1. Licensees must take all reasonable steps and precautions to provide an environment free of risks to ensure safety of Participants.

2. Administration Areas must be easy to exit, as needed, and the area may not be locked from the outside or otherwise prevent a Participant from exiting the area if necessary.

3.Indoor Administration Area. Indoor Administration Areas must be adequately lit to allow safe exit if necessary.

4.Outdoor Administration Areas. If the Healing Center contains outdoor areas, the boundaries must be clearly marked with visible signage or barriers. The Licensee must also take reasonable measures to mitigate risks to Participants in any outdoor area that Participants are permitted to access during an Administration Session.

C. A Healing Center shall display:

1. A sign identifying any Administration Area or Restricted Area that contains Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product, as "Authorized Personnel Only."

2. A copy of the Healing Center's License issued by the State Licensing Authority.

3. Information regarding safe transportation after an Administration Session.

D. A Healing Center must make instructions or other guidance available related to:

1. How to file a complaint with the Department of Regulatory Agencies;

2. How to file a complaint with the Department of Revenue; and

3. How to report an Adverse Health Event to the Division.

1 CCR 212-3-8-8025

47 CR 17, September 10, 2024, effective 10/1/2024