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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.

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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
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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
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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.