Medical Marijuana Testing Rule Possible Boon for S.W. Colorado Labs
A requirement for medical marijuana dispensaries and growers to have their products tested could be a boon for Durango testing facilities – if a local license is in place in time.
The state’s mandatory testing rule takes effect July 1, and Aurum Labs and Green Lab Solutions are asking city officials to create a license for the testing, owners said. The labs test for marijuana potency, mold and bacteria.
Their request is reasonable, said Councillor Dick White, who was approached by Aurum Labs representatives about creating a city license.
But city officials want to work on several changes to local marijuana regulations, including the new license, and pass them at the same time. White could not say how long that might take.
Mandatory testing requirements for medical marijuana was set by the Colorado General Assembly last year.
White does expect the council will eventually approve the new license.
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