Psychedelics & Prop 122 Resources
CCI has received a number of inquiries on the decriminalization of psilocybin (mushrooms as well as other substances) and potential impacts on counties.
Implementation of Prop 122 still involves significant uncertainty, resulting in questions and concerns related to
- Local control issues,
- Quantity limits (both for home grows and possession),
- Safety/security standards for home grows, and
- Perhaps enhancing the penalties for repeat offenses or selling to persons under 21.
There is still a lot to research and discuss regarding this measure and CCI will keep commissioners apprised.
If you have specific questions, please reach out to Eric Bergman at ebergman@ccionline.org.
Resources
Psilocybin Session at CCI Summer Conference 2023
Ask Your Doctor if Psilocybin is Right for You The Colorado General Assembly recently passed SB23-290 which implements Proposition 122 (Legalization of Natural Medicines). The bill formally legalizes the use, possession and home growing of various natural medicines and allows for the creation of “healing centers” where individuals can take natural medicine in a controlled and supervised environment. While natural medicines (such as psilocybin and mescaline) have been used for hundreds of years by some indigenous cultures, there is a general societal lack of awareness as to their use and potential mental benefit. This session will provide some background on natural medicines and their uses as well as a brief overview of what the operation of licensed healing centers might look like. Representatives from the Department of Revenue will also discuss the legislation in more detail, including the regulatory framework that is anticipated and licensing regime that will be established going forward.
Proposition 122 Overview (Dec 2022)
During CCI's 2022 Winter Conference, Aaron Carpenter (Legislative Council) provided an overview of the things we know - and the many things we don't know - about Proposition 122 and its implementation.
Time, Manner, & Place Restrictions (Dec 2022)
During CCI's 2022 Winter Conference, Kym Sorrells of Jefferson County reviewed the time, manner, and place restrictions that applying to healing centers under Proposition 122.
