Upcoming bill aims to make THC drinks more available in Colorado bars, restaurants
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Proposed Colorado bill could expand THC drink salesThe measure would raise the limit to 10 milligrams per 12-ounce serving and remove the CBD-to-THC ratio requirement.
Key FactsMar 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The bill is expected to be introduced in coming weeks, sponsored by Julie Gonzales, Matthew Martinez and Steven Woodrow.
- Currently, such drinks may be sold in bars and liquor stores with no more than 1.75 milligrams THC and a 15:1 CBD-to-THC ratio.
- The proposal would remove the ratio and allow 10 milligrams per 12-ounce serving; stronger products would have to be sold at dispensaries.
- One Chance to Grow Up fears more intoxicating products in everyday locations, while Colorado Leads sees bypassing safety and tax requirements.
This isn’t just a policy shift. This would be a fundamental change threatening the landscape of our communities,— Henny Lasley, executive director of One Chance to Grow Up, said in a statement about the potential impact of expanding intoxicating hemp products into everyday locations in Colorado.
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