A bill that would allow cannabis dispensaries to apply for consumption-room licenses passed its first obstacle on Monday, March 19, when a Colorado General Assembly House committee's approval moved it closer to the floor of the House — but not without some changes.
Sponsored by state representatives Jonathan Singer and Jovan Melton, HB 1258 would open the door for tasting rooms attached to recreational dispensaries that would allow consumption similar to what's allowed at a brewery or winery. The model would have more purchasing and consumption limits than its liquor counterparts, however, and the tasting areas would only be allowed next to recreational stores, not medical dispensaries.
