Colorado Legalization

Status

Legalized

Became Law:

2012

ADULT-USE POSSESSION LIMITS

  • Flower: 2 oz
  • Concentrate: 2 oz
  • Edibles: 800 mg THC
  • Private Residence: May possess all marijuana grown in the residence.

HOME CULTIVATION

  • Yes. An adult may home cultivate a total of six marijuana plants, of which no more than three may be mature.

STATE-LICENSED RETAILERS OPERATIONAL

  • Yes

THC LIMITS ON COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

  • No

EDIBLES SERVING SIZE LIMITS

  • Serving: 10 mg
  • Package: 100 mg

EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR OFF-THE-JOB CONSUMPTION

  • No

PROCESS TO EXPUNGE/SEAL PAST CONVICTIONS

  • Yes. Those with a conviction for an eligible misdemeanor marijuana offense can petition the courts to have their conviction sealed.
  • Details

PER SE TRAFFIC SAFETY LIMITS

  • No, however state law provides for a “permissible inference” of impairment for drivers who test positive for THC in blood above 5ng/ml.

PENALTIES FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

  • Yes. Smoking cannabis in public is subject to a $100 fine.

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