Colorado

Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving
Expungement
Legalization
Summary of Colorado
Year Law Last Passed 2000
How Law Was Passed Ballot Amendment 20 (54%)
Possession Limit 2 oz usable; 6 plants (3 mature, 3 immature)

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

Personal Use

1 oz or less*No PenaltyNone$ 0
Transfer of 1 oz or less for no remuneration*No PenaltyNone$ 0
More than 1 - 2 ozPetty OffenseNone$ 100
Open and public displays or uses of 2 oz or lessPetty OffenseNone$ 100
More than 2 - 6 ozMisdemeanor0 - 12 months$ 700
More than 6 - 12 ozMisdemeanor6 - 18 months$ 5,000
More than 12 ozFelony1 - 2 years$ 100,000
* By persons 21 years of age or older.

With Intent to Distribute

Possession of 8 oz or more is considered possession with the intent to distribute will enhance the sentence.

Sale or Distribution

4 oz or lessMisdemeanor6 - 18 months$ 5,000
More than 4 oz – 12 ozFelony6 months - 2 years$ 100,000
More than 12 oz – 5 lbsFelony2 - 6 years$ 500,000
More than 5 lbs – 50 lbsFelony4 - 16 years$ 750,000
More than 50 lbsFelony8 - 32 years$ 1,000,000
Sale to a minor has a greater penalty. See details for information.

Cultivation

6 plants or fewer*No PenaltyNone$ 0
6 - 30 plantsFelony6 months - 2 years$ 100,000
More than 30 plantsFelony2 - 6 years$ 500,000
* By persons 21 years of age or older.

Hash & Concentrates

Possession

1 oz or less*No PenaltyNone$ 0
1 - 3 ozMisdemeanor6 - 18 months$ 5,000
More than 3 ozFelony6 months - 2 years$ 100,000

Distribute, Transfer, or Possess with Intent

2 oz or lessMisdemeanor6 - 18 months$ 5,000
More than 2 oz – 6 ozFelony6 months - 2 years$ 100,000
More than 6 oz – 2.5 lbsFelony2 - 6 years$ 500,000
More than 2.5 lbs – 25 lbsFelony4 - 16 years$ 750,000
More than 25 lbsFelony8 - 32 years$ 1,000,000
* By persons 21 years of age or older.
Sale, Transfer or Dispense to a minor has a greater penalty. See details for information.

Paraphernalia

Possession of paraphernaliaPetty OffenseN/A$ 100

Details