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Colorado’s Cannabis and Hemp Laws
Medical
Recreational
Yes (as of 2012)
Legal Personal Possession Weight
Dried cannabis flower: 1-ounce
Cannabis Extract: 8-grams
Source
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/marijuana/laws-about-marijuana-use
Grow Your Own
Yes
Plant Count
6 cannabis plants in total. Only 3 cannabis plants are allowed to be mature at a time.
Source
Is Caregiving Allowed
Yes
Plant Count
Caregivers are allowed to take on 5 medical marijuana patients. This means that licensed caregivers can grow up to 36 cannabis plants. However, it’s recommended that you check with your local jurisdiction for a more accurate count.
Weight
If a caregiver is allowed to care for a medical marijuana patient, then a caregiver may possess up to 10-ounces of cannabis. However, the regulations state that the primary caregiver and patient must not exceed the legal limit, which means 2-ounces of cannabis.
License Cost
Currently, it costs $25 to apply for a Caregiver License.
Apply here:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/register-caregiver-medical-marijuana-registry
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card, the cost is $25. Apply here:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/how-apply-colorado-medical-marijuana-card
Which Organization Manages Licenses?
Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment
Source
Vertical or Horizontal Cannabis License for Business
Which Organization Manages Licenses?
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Revenue
Marijuana Enforcement Division
Total Cannabis License Cost
The total cost for a Cannabis License varies in the state of Colorado between medical and recreational cannabis businesses. Click here to find out about the fee schedule:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyUECaFL4XflV-a5SnyQJliYnEf0k4Ra/view
Regulated Marijuana Business License Cost
If you want to apply to become a Regulated Marijuana Business, then apply for the License here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zt_6zXP1ibPEqggCx92ndz5AqY1-9DIB/view
Remember to check the cost of each type of Marijuana Business here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyUECaFL4XflV-a5SnyQJliYnEf0k4Ra/view
This license covers
- Cultivators
- Retailers
- Extractors
- Processors
- Transporters
- Testing Facilities
- Hospitality
Business Owner License Cost
If you are the owner of a cannabis business, you must apply for a Business Owner License:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qZGg3c5sAPt0pp9dSQTyALZPC7fpiQM6/view
If you own at least 10% of a cannabis business, apply here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13RI12QV3g30TS0u0HTizkYUd0h35YbKm/view
Employee License Cost
If you want to work for a medical or recreational cannabis company, you must obtain an Employee License with the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gsk0soDQCPWEk2pi6LPlgC397tsgId_/view
CBD or Hemp License/Program (Yes or No)
Yes
Which Organization Manage Licenses?
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Cultivation License
Apply online for a hemp Cultivation License here:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agplants/commercial-registration-application
Processing and Manufacturing License
The Colorado Department of Agriculture does not regulate or oversee the processing or manufacturing of hemp. However, you must register with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Retail License
There are no Retail Licenses required from the CDA; however, you will need to procure a Farm Products & Commodity Handler License. This license allows a business to sell and store industrial hemp.
Food License
Currently, the CDPHE does not require a food license for hemp products. Instead, they ask that hemp-based manufacturers prove that the hemp that’s used does not contain greater than 0.3% THC and is properly labeled.
FAQs
Where Can You Legally Consume Cannabis in Colorado?
You cannot consume cannabis in public in Colorado. You can consume marijuana in a private residence or a private building that’s not public.
Driving Under the Influence in Colorado
Driving while under the influence of cannabis is illegal in Colorado.
Can You Transport Marijuana in Colorado?
Yes, as long as you transport legal amounts. If you are a medical marijuana patient, then you may transport 2-ounces of cannabis. If you are a recreational user, then you may transport 1-ounce. For marijuana businesses, you are allowed to transport large quantities of cannabis.
Can You Export Marijuana from Colorado?
Currently, it’s illegal to export marijuana from Colorado to any other state. It’s still viewed as a federal crime because cannabis is federally illegal. It’s not recommended to try to export marijuana from Colorado at this time.
