prohibits people convicted of any felony or drug misdemeanor, including simple possession of a joint, from being a caregiver
From what I read and understanding; You can be a "caregiver" as long as it has been 5 years since your conviction.

However you cannot own/run/work for a dispensary if you have been convicted of a crime involving drugs.
milehighmediman Reviewed by milehighmediman on . Help Stop Statewide Bill which Threatens Patient Rights Help Stop Statewide Bill which Threatens Patient Rights **Hearing Thursday at 1:30 PM** On Thursday, March 4, starting at 1:30pm, the Colorado State Legislature will hear the first reading of a bill which seeks to regulate dispensariesā?? and weaken patient rights. This bill, HB 1284, which was largely authored by law enforcement, threatens to cripple the state medical marijuana law in a number of ways. (You can read HB 1284 by clicking here) Here are a few of the most damaging provisions Rating: 5