Basis and Purpose - 8030
The statutory authority for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-50-202(1)(b), 44-50-203(1)(b), 44-50-203(1)(g), 44-50-203(1)(k), 44-50-203(2)(g), 44-50-203(2)(r), and 44-50-401(5), C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to establish the parameters for the administration of Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product and consumption of food and beverages during an Administration Session at a Healing Center.
A. Only Participants, Facilitators, Owner Licensees, and Natural Medicine Handler Licensees may access the Administration Area during an Administration Session, unless each Facilitator and Participant receiving Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product in the Administration Area provided prior written consent for other individuals to be present.B. Licensees must take reasonable steps to prevent access to Administration Areas by unauthorized individuals while Administration Sessions are taking place.C.Servings of Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product. 1. A serving of Regulated Natural Medicine Product may contain no more than 10 milligrams of Total Psilocin.2. A container of Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product may contain no more than 50 milligrams of Total Psilocin.3. The Participant and Facilitator can agree to any number of servings or partial servings of Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product to be administered during an Administration Session.D. A Natural Medicine Handler Licensee may only transfer Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product to a Participant within the Administration Area. 1. The Facilitator must observe a Participant consume any Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product transferred to that Participant. A Facilitator or Natural Medicine Handler Licensee must dispose of packaging waste appropriately.2. Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product may be mixed with water, fruit juice, or pre-packaged food or beverages prior to consumption, as long as the pre-packaged food or beverages was not opened prior to mixing.3. Any Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product that is not consumed by a Participant must be disposed of in accordance with Rule 3120 or returned to a secured, locked place per Rule 8020 at the end of an Administration Session.E. A Participant may bring their own water or pre-packaged food or beverages to consume during the Administration Session. This allowance includes fresh fruit and vegetables.F. A Healing Center that complies with the requirements in Rule 8005(E)(2), and all state and local requirements related to food handling and preparation, may provide prepared or manufactured foods to Participants after an Administration Session.47 CR 17, September 10, 2024, effective 10/1/2024