| Hello from the MED!
This issue of our newsletter highlights some of our recent work, from recently adopted rules that became effective this January, to new resources and reports we’ve made available on our website. Enhancing accessibility to data is important to us. For example, to see how market trends for regulated marijuana have changed throughout the years in terms of sales, prices, licensees, plants and more, check out our interactive MED Data Dashboard.
In this issue of In the Weeds, you’ll also find information about a financing opportunity offered by the Colorado Energy Office. And we continue to use this opportunity to spotlight members of our MED team. We are excited to spotlight Stephanie Cook in this issue, who oversees our business renewal operations and related services and recently led MED’s efficiency focus group meeting.
Before you dive into our newsletter content, I’d like to share a few reminders about our licensing services.
Licensing – Online Services & More
On Feb. 26, 2024, the MED held its first Licensing Efficiency meeting with stakeholders. This meeting focused on the Natural Person Finding of Suitability and license renewal processes and applications, as well as discussed the MED’s current work on a process that will allow licensees the opportunity to align their license expiration dates. A recording of this meeting, along with the meeting agenda, suggestion form and additional resources related to the covered topics can be found on the Efficiency Efforts webpage.
Don’t forget about our online licensing services, which we’ve expanded over time. With the exception of a few, all license applications, disclosures, and forms are available online through your licensee account with ML1, the online portal of the MED’s licensing software database. Currently, license reinstatements and accelerator applications are not available online due to system and other limitations, while all others are. Other applications which might benefit from non-standard fees (for example, social equity) must submit hard copy applications to determine the appropriate fee in real-time. And most recently, the Reduced Testing Allowance disclosure form is now available through licensees’ ML1 accounts.
In addition, we are delighted to report that the Grand Junction MED office has resumed offering in-person services as of Jan. 2, 2024. Appointments for Occupational Licensing can be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We kindly request that you visit the MED website to schedule your appointment.
Sincerely,
Dominique Mendiola
Senior Director, Marijuana Enforcement Division |
