Pubdate: Thu, 09 Apr 2015
Source: Denver Post (CO)
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Author: Henny Lasley

EDIBLES SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED

Re: "Don't give up on marijuana edibles," April 5 My Turn column.

Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce president Tyler Henson's 
comments on marijuana edibles are confounding. Did Coloradans ever 
imagine the marijuana industry Henson represents would manufacture or 
infuse hundreds of regular foods, candies and sodas to make them 
indistinguishable from the products many mimic?

The state law requiring that marijuana edibles be clearly 
identifiable outside their packaging was passed with the overwhelming 
support of legislators, parents, school officials and kids. There was 
broad consensus that all Coloradans have the right to know if they 
are consuming marijuana.

If Coloradans can't differentiate marijuana edibles purchased legally 
from those produced and sold on the street, what was the purpose of 
legalizing marijuana in the first place?

Why does the marijuana industry continue to fight against this most 
basic public health protection, which reputable food and beverage 
manufacturers implement in a cost-effective way? When will protecting 
Colorado children and citizens come first, rather than last?

Henny Lasley, Greenwood Village The writer is co-founder of Smart Colorado.
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