While regulating medical marijuana did present some challenges, it also presented opportunities.
But first, let me give you some context, within the Colorado Department of Revenue, there are four mission divisions: 1) the Division of Tax is responsible for assessing and collecting $11 – $13 billion a year; 2) the Division of the Lottery has contributed more than $3 billion to the state of Colorado; 3) the Division of Motor Vehicles issues more than 1 million licenses for drivers and more than 5 million vehicles a year, and 4) the Enforcement Division regulates and oversees the Gaming, Horse Racing, Automotive Dealers, Liquor & Tobacco, and Marijuana industries.
Interestingly, even though my Department was responsible and responsive for so much, the only thing most people wanted to talk about was marijuana regulation! Continue reading “Regulating Medical Marijuana”
