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Natural Medicine Division Implementation Timeline

Department of Revenue
DRAFT IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE | Version 1

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The following tasks & milestones focus on those areas that the Colorado Natural Medicine Code (44-50-101 et seq.) requires the Department of Revenue to implement even prior to issuing licenses. Additional focus areas and subject matters will also require DOR implementation.

Tasks and Milestones and Goal Timing
Task / Milestone Goal Timing
Data Collection & Reporting Requirements

  • Identify agencies required for coordination

  • Establish data collection process / policy

  • Establish annual reporting plan in coordination with DORA

 July-December 2023
Initial Fact Finding Work Groups Focused On:

  • Public education campaign

  • First / multi responder training

  • Testing program standards

 July-December 2023
Rulemaking
  • Stakeholder Work Groups
 October / November 2023 - June 2024
Natural Medicine Advisory Board Consultation

  • Present general rulemaking topics

  • Discuss proposed rules

 January / February / March Natural Medicine Advisory Board (NMAB) meeting

DOR Goal Effective Date for Rules: October 1, 2024

Tasks and Milestones and Goal Timing
Task / Milestone Goal Timing
Rulemaking
  • File Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
 March 1, 2024

Latest to file notice in order to have rules effective
by October 1, 2024: June 30, 2024
Rulemaking
  • Notice Published in Colorado Register (procedural step)
 March 25, 2024

Latest that notice can publish and still ensure an
effective date of October 1, 2024: July 10, 2024
Rulemaking
  • Permanent Rulemaking Hearing
 April 14, 2024

Latest to hold hearing and still ensure an effective
date of October 1, 2024: July 30, 2024
Rulemaking
  • SLA adopts final rules
 May 1, 2024

Latest to adopt and still ensure an effective date of
October 1, 2024: August 11, 2024
Rulemaking
  • Earliest possible effective date
 June 14, 2024

If adopted August 11th, earliest possible effective
date: September 30, 2024

Notes:

  • All dates are subject to change as DOR works through the rulemaking process, including consultation with the State Licensing Authority and Natural Medicine Advisory Board

  • Dates also subject to change pending any legislative measures seeking to revise the Colorado Natural Medicine Code at sections 44-50-101, C.R.S., et seq.