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The Ultimate Guide to Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act (SB23-290 Psychedelics Law)

By Joshua Kappel, Juliana Todeschi, George Winfrey, Will Denney
Aug 22, 2025

Colorado’s groundbreaking psychedelics law, the Natural Medicine Health Act (SB23-290), continues to take shape. Originally signed into law in 2023, the Act established the country’s most comprehensive framework for natural psychedelic medicine. Since then, Colorado regulators have finalized rules for facilitator licensing, healing centers, cultivators, and testing facilities, with the program officially launching on January 1, 2025. This updated guide reflects the latest regulatory developments, including compliance requirements, Indigenous inclusion, and public health protections.

Colorado Marijuana Rulemaking Is Underway

By Genevieve Meehan
Jul 24, 2023

The 2023 rulemaking process will run through the fall and address a wide range of topics, including marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and testing standards; fee increases; regulatory efficiency; implementation of legislation enacted earlier this year; intoxicating hemp; and hospitality.

Celebrating 10 Years of Cannabis Legalization in Colorado

Nov 7, 2022

Amendment 64 made history in 2012. Leaders of Vicente Sederberg and its consulting affiliate, VS Strategies, played key roles in drafting, passing, and implementing the historic ballot initiative.

Legends in Cannabis Policy Reform Vicente Sederberg Join Headset’s High Rise Podcast

Nov 4, 2022

Brian Vicente and Mason Tvert speak on their journey and history related to cannabis legalization on the High-Rise podcast. Listen now!

Vicente Sederberg Featured in Denver Business Journal Cover Story

Apr 19, 2022

The feature recounts the closely intertwined origins and growth of Vicente Sederberg and the legal cannabis market in Colorado and beyond.

Jordan Wellington Featured on Deadhead Cannabis Show Podcast

Jul 26, 2021

VS Strategies partner Jordan Wellington discussed Colorado's cannabis hospitality laws and opportunities in New Mexico on the Deadhead Cannabis Show.

Weed Wonks Episode 57: Federal Marijuana Policy Reform with Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer

Apr 22, 2021

Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston discuss federal cannabis policy reform and the SAFE Banking Act with Congressman Earl Blumenauer.

Weed Wonks Episode 56: The Nitty Gritty of Cannabis Finance with Charles Alovisetti

Apr 7, 2021

Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston discuss legal marijuana finance, equity, and investment with VS's Corporate Department Chair, Charles Alovisetti.

Sally Kent Peebles Co-founds WISE Florida Cannabis Advocacy Organization

Mar 25, 2021

WISE Florida, a statewide education and advocacy initiative aimed at building support for legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use, was launched on March 25, 2021.

Weed Wonks Episode 53: 2020 Year in Cannabis

Dec 31, 2020

Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston discuss cannabis industry highlights from 2020 in this episode.

Medical Cannabis in Texas: Policy Recommendations for Improving the Compassionate Use Program

By Andrew Livingston, Shawn Hauser, Dwight Clark, Mason Tvert
Dec 18, 2020

This VS white paper explains why the current medical marijuana program is falling short and how policymakers can improve patient access, treatment outcomes, and the health of the program. It also explores how such changes would impact the medical cannabis market.

Weed Wonks Episode 51: Canabis Economics with Andrew Livingston and Adam Orens

Dec 11, 2020

Adam Orens of MPG Consulting joins the podcast to talk about cannabis sales and other economic data.

Celebrating 10 Years at the Leading Edge of Cannabis Law

By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 1, 2020

For our 10th anniversary, we take a look back at VS's history of leadership in cannabis law, the marijuana and hemp industries, and drug policy reform.

The Economic Benefits of Regulating and Taxing Cannabis in Texas

By Andrew Livingston, Shawn Hauser, Dwight Clark, Mason Tvert
Oct 21, 2020

Texas could see more than half a billion dollars in annual tax revenue and tens of thousands of new jobs if it legalizes cannabis, a VS analysis finds.