Thanks DWB and Tex,
I apologize for my ignorance. I used Amend 20 as an example but in all reality I should have used HB 1284 as it pertains to the dispensary issues.
HB1284 says that a local government may “vote to prohibit the operation of medical marijuana centers, optional premises cultivation operations, and medical marijuana‐infused products manufacturers’ licenses” permanently.
from Matt Brown (from last year) :
Colorado Revised Statues Title 31 Article 11 Section 105127 states that
citizens may contest any action taken by their local government by putting the
issue to a vote of the people. If a local government chooses to ban MMJ Centers
or other classes of license, the citizens have 30 days to collect signatures from at
least 5% of the registered voters in that district. Once the signatures are
certified, the proposed ban is stopped and placed on the ballot for the voters to
decide. When CMMR ran polls in November, our research suggested that wellregulated
medical marijuana had 64% statewide approval, with over 50%
support from Republicans, Independents, Democrats and virtually every age
group. Given such widespread support, it is unlikely that many of these bans
would pass if put to a public vote.
The same process applies to put a proposal allowing medical marijuana
businesses on a local ballot. If a particular city or county council is dragging their
feet on creating dispensary regulations, the citizens have the power to put their
own proposal directly on the ballot. Contact your city or county’s election office
to find out how many signatures would be needed to overturn a moratorium in
your area.
to be con't..