As most of you know, the state prohibits people under 21, drug sale related felons and out of state residents from owning MMCs.
The state also requires employees to “pass a criminal background check.”
The question arises – does the drug felon, under 21 and out of state resident standards for owners apply equally to non-owner employees?
At this point, the answer is yes.
First, CRS 12-43.3.-101 et seq. prohibits employees under the age of 21 working in any capacity. Second, in speaking with Mr. Matt Cook, he advised that the “no drug sale felony” rule will be applied equally to non-owner employees. While the standard “pass a criminal background check” is vague, Mr. Cook believes (at least for the moment) that the felony issues are the same for owners and employees.
Finally, Mr. Cook also states that the out-of-state resident, i.e., two years, applies equally to non-owner employees. Again, CRS 12-43.3-101 et seq. only states that employees must be state residents, Mr. Cook believes the two year standard applies.
Perhaps several dozen letters might change his mind?