Pubdate: Wed, 15 Oct 2014
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2014 The Denver Post Corp
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Author: Jon Murray

PANEL OKS REVISED HASH OIL LIMITS

Proposed restrictions on amateur hash oil production cleared a Denver 
City Council committee Tuesday after changes were made to accommodate 
alcohol-based extraction.

The measure, aimed at preventing home explosions, would ban the use 
of butane or other gases in extractions of oil from marijuana, except 
by licensed businesses that take precautions. Amateurs who make hash 
oil at home still could use safer water- and food-based methods.

Responding to concerns expressed last month, including by a father 
who makes cannabis oil to treat his daughter's severe epilepsy, the 
Safety and Well-Being Committee added the exemption for alcohol- and 
ethanol-based extractions.

But unless they obtain a permit from the Denver Fire Department, 
people using those methods would have to refrain from using heat 
produced by fuel or electricity and must limit the amount of alcohol 
or ethanol used each time to 16 ounces.

The committee approved the proposal, and it will be introduced in 
coming weeks in the full council.

Brian Wilson, the father of the epileptic girl, said he still is 
concerned that some parents might be fearful to obtain a fire permit 
that's considered a public record.
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