Is cannabis legal in Colorado?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Colorado?

Cannabis in Colorado is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado for adults 21 and older (Amendment 64, 2012). It is regulated by the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

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Cannabis

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado for adults 21 and older (Amendment 64, 2012).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado for adults 21 and older (Amendment 64, 2012). It is regulated by the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

Source: https://cannabis.colorado.gov/laws-about-cannabis-use · Updated July 12, 2026

Colorado Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Colorado →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado for adults 21 and older (Amendment 64, 2012).
Possession Limits in Colorado →Permitted
In Colorado, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2 ounces (57 grams).
Home Cultivation in Colorado →Permitted
Colorado allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older — up to 6 plants, no more than 3 of them mature — and a default cap of 12 plants per residence may apply.
Public Use in Colorado →Restricted
Using cannabis in public is illegal in Colorado: smoking, eating, and vaping it are all prohibited in public places and on federal land.
Buying Cannabis in Colorado →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Colorado from licensed retail stores, with a purchase limit of 1 ounce per transaction.

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