Boulder County prepares possible changes to its marijuana regulations

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Boulder County is studying the county's Land Use Code to see whether it adequately addresses concerns about people cultivating marijuana plants and making pot-infused items in their own homes.

Colorado voters' legalizations of medical and recreational marijuana have "presented numerous land use challenges as the new laws have been implemented," county officials said in a news release.

They said Boulder County has tried to have its current Land Use Code contain "sensible regulations to address the impacts while allowing the various associated uses" of marijuana in unincorporated areas.

However, "it has become evident there are certain aspects of the county's regulations which do not fully address the potential hazards" that can accompany growing marijuana or making pot-infused products for personal consumption, officials said.

The county's current code may also "permit more than what is allowed under state law" as far as in-home pot growing, officials said.

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