Cannabis is

100% LEGAL 100% LEGAL

in Colorado

Reviewed · Official info: cannabis.colorado.gov

Recreational

  • Legal to have
  • Buy in store
  • Grow at home

Medical

  • Legal to have
  • Buy in store
  • Grow at home

Recreational

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Colorado?

YES

“Adults 21 and older can have up to 2 ounces of cannabis.” — cannabis.colorado.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Colorado?

YES

“Buy retail cannabis only from licensed retail stores. Adults over the age of 21 can buy and possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis at a time.” — cannabis.colorado.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Colorado?

YES

“Coloradans can grow cannabis in their homes for personal use. Up to six plants are allowed per Colorado resident over age 21, with as many as three plants flowering at one time.” — cannabis.colorado.gov

Is it legal to consume cannabis in parks, on sidewalks, or similar outdoor public spaces in the state of Colorado?

NO

“Using Cannabis in any way — smoking, eating or vaping — isn’t allowed in public places. This includes the following outdoor and indoor areas, and many more: Sidewalks. Parks and amusement parks. Ski resorts. Concert venues. Businesses. Restaurants, cafes, or bars. Common areas of apartment buildings or condominiums.” — cannabis.colorado.gov

Is it legal for public businesses such as cafes, bars, or conference centers to allow on-site cannabis consumption in the state of Colorado?

YES

“Marijuana Hospitality Business License allows the holder to operate a premise in which marijuana may be consumed as described in 44-10-609 C.R.S.” — med.colorado.gov

Medical

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Colorado?

YES

“The Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry is a confidential, statewide program. It allows patients with qualifying, debilitating medical conditions to receive a registry identification card for legal access to medical marijuana. Cards are available to Colorado residents and are valid only in Colorado.” — cannabis.colorado.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Colorado?

YES

“The same laws apply as recreational, but 'items sold are subject to the 2.9% state sales tax' instead of the 15% recreational tax.” — tax.colorado.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Colorado?

YES

“Coloradans can grow cannabis in their homes for personal use. Up to six plants are allowed per Colorado resident over age 21, with as many as three plants flowering at one time.” — cannabis.colorado.gov

Quotes are from the state's own .gov pages. How the score works is on the about page.