Who we are


The Cannabis Research & Policy Project team is a group of researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

What we do


With the passage of HB21-1317 (Regulating Marijuana Concentrates), the Colorado School of Public Health has been tasked with:

  1. Conducting a systematic review of research on the physical and mental health effects of high-potency THC marijuana and concentrates;
  2. Establishing a scientific review council to make recommendations to the Colorado General Assembly about evidence-based regulatory changes and funding of additional research; and
  3. Creating a public education campaign on the health effects of high-potency THC marijuana.

Additional information, reports, and materials will be posted to this site as they are available.

Update to the SRC


Update from the Project Team to the Scientific Review Council 

On August 28, 2022, the HB1317 Project Team sent a letter to the Scientific Review Council outlining the current status of the project.

Memo from Dean Samet

Update for the Scientific Review Council

Report to the State of Colorado


A report, as required by HB 21-1317, was submitted to the Colorado State House Finance Committee, House Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and Senate Health and Human Services Committee on July 1, 2022. The report can be accessed via the link below.

Progress report to the State of Colorado


A progress report, as required by HB 21-1317, was submitted to the Colorado State House Finance Committee, House Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and Senate Health and Human Services Committee on January 31, 2022. The progress report can be accessed via the link below.

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