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Natural Medicine Division

Listening Sessions

Public Education Campaigns

Meeting #1

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Dominique Mendiola, Senior Director, Department of Revenue Natural Medicine Division

Allison Robinette, Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Department of Revenue Natural Medicine Division

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Agenda

September 22, 2023

  1. Welcome
  2. Overview of Statutory Requirements
  3. Presentations from State Experts
    • CDPHE, Overdose Prevention Unit
    • Ean Seeb, Governor’s Office
  4. Preview of Target Audiences & Focus Areas
  5. Presentation of Discussion Questions
  6. Open Discussion

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Prop 122 to SB 23-290

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Signed May 23, 2023

  • Natural Medicine Defined
    • Psilocybin & Psilocyn (Initially)
    • Ibogaine (Prior to 2026)
    • DMT, Mescaline (2026)
  • Primary Code Changes
    • Title 12
    • Title 25
    • Title 44
    • Titles 16 & 18

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  • Outline of Provisions
    • DORA Regulatory Program
    • DOR Regulatory Program
    • CDPHE Regulatory Role
    • Personal Use Provisions
  • Implementation Timeline Extended
    • Extended Timeline for Rulemaking & Applications

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State Licensing Authority

Powers & Duties

  • Application Intake: On or before December 31, 2024
  • Licensing and Enforcement powers
  • Reporting, Public Education, & Training duties
  • Other Duties & Limitations:
    • Establish an equitable and inclusive program
    • Establish a testing program
    • Measures to prevent youth access
    • Production management
    • Measures to prevent exploitation & commercialization

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Educational Materials

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State Expert Input on Education Campaigns

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Target/Key Audiences

  • General public
  • Interested participants
  • Parents
  • Potential applicants and licensees
  • Schools / teachers / educators

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Focus Subject Areas

for Education Campaigns

  • Personal use allowances and restrictions under the law
  • Health considerations for personal use
  • When to seek facilitated Natural Medicine Services
  • Other personal use considerations (driving, etc)
  • Resources available to anyone consuming Natural Medicine for managing effects

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Discussion Questions

  • Do we have the appropriate and encompassing scope of target audiences for public education campaigns?
  • Which audiences should be prioritized for public education campaign development and launch?
  • What types of resources are most effective in public education campaigns?
  • What, if any, perceived gaps exist in public education regarding Natural Medicines?

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