Pubdate: Fri, 28 Aug 2015
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2015 The Associated Press
Contact:  http://www.denverpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/122

NO STOP-SIGN SYMBOL FOR EDIBLE POT IN COLORADO

(AP) - Colorado has backed off a plan to require edible marijuana 
products to come with a stop-sign stamp.

State marijuana regulators released an updated proposal this week 
detailing the state's upcoming requirement that pot-infused cookies, 
brownies and other foods have a distinct look when outside the packaging.

The Marijuana Enforcement Division originally proposed a red octagon 
marking with the letters THC inside. The updated proposal makes the 
octagon a triangle, still with the letters THC inside to indicate the 
drug's psychoactive ingredient. The stamp on the actual product does 
not have to be red.

Manufacturers complained that a stopsign shape implied that the 
products are dangerous and shouldn't be consumed.

The revised proposal goes for a public hearing next week. The rule 
takes effect in 2016.
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