The city's new set of rules, approved on March 3, largely follows psychedelic regulations approved at the state level last year, although there are some differences. Mushroom growers, infused product manufacturers and testing facilities, which are already licensed by the state Natural Medicine Division, will not require additional local licensing. However, healing centers and facilitators must be approved by the Denver Department of Excise & Licenses "with a couple of exemptions," including native American religious ceremonies and clinical facilities that are already licensed to diagnose and treat certain health conditions, according to the department.
In their comments on the Instagram post of the story, (most) readers cheer the news. Says Jes:
I’m excited to hear we’re finally at this point! A step in the right direction.Adds Bee:
I'll drink to that!Offers Jeff:
Finally, a reason to shop in Denver!Counters Porter:
I appreciate it for medicinal purposes for sure…but recreational? No. I’m super open about all of it but I’ve seen too many bad drivers with the smell of weed rolling out their windows as it is.Suggests Tyler:
Dose Trump.Concludes Gonzalo:
Te am Denver.What do you think of Denver's rules? Colorado's stance on psilocybin? Post a comment or share your thoughts at [email protected].
