Colorado allows patients with the following conditions to apply for a medical cannabis card:

• Any “condition for which a physician could prescribe an opioid”
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Chronic pain
• Chronic nervous system disorders
• Glaucoma
• HIV or AIDS
• Nausea
• Persistent Muscle Spasms
• Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
• Seizures

Does Colorado accept out-of-state medical cards?

Colorado does not accept out-of-state medical cards, but an adult medical patient can visit a legal dispensary to buy marijuana from marijuana stores with an ID.

When does my Colorado medical card expire?

Medical cards expire one year from the date the patient completes the registration process with the state.

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Colorado marijuana DUI laws

Here are the penalties in Colorado for operating a motor vehicle under the influence:

• A first offense for consuming marijuana while driving under the influence can result in a criminal citation, imprisonment for a mandatory minimum of five days to no more than one year, a 1,000 USD fine, up to 96 hours of applicable public service, and a possible probation period of up to two years.
• An offender may also be subject to a chemical test to find the amount of THC per milliliter of blood.
• The second offense can result in imprisonment for a mandatory minimum of ten days of jail time to no more than one year, a 1,500 USD fine, 120 hours of valuable public service, and a probationary period of at least two years.
• Third and subsequent offenses can result in imprisonment in county jail for a mandatory minimum of sixty consecutive days up to one year, mandatory participation in court-ordered alcohol and drug driving safety education or treatment program, up to a 1,500 USD fine, up to 120 hours of applicable public service, and a probationary period of at least two years.

If a resident were to cross state lines with marijuana products, the penalties could be harsher, especially on illegal federal land.

Colorado marijuana growing laws

Any adult Colorado resident can grow up to six plants, with no more than three plants in the flowering stage. Non-Colorado residents are not allowed to cultivate cannabis.

No more than twelve whole plants are allowed per residence. Growers must keep cannabis plants in an enclosed, locked area out of view. Homegrown cannabis products can not be sold to others, but up to an ounce may be gifted.

Colorado public consumption laws

In Colorado, marijuana use is illegal and residents are not authorized to consume marijuana in public places including:

• Sidewalks
• National Parks and other federal lands
• amusement parks
• Ski resorts, ski slopes, or hotel rooms
• Transportation facilities
• Denver International Airport
• Concert venues
• Businesses
• Restaurants, cafes, or bars
• School property (students caught will face penalties)
• Common areas of apartment buildings or condominiums
• A private property without the permission of the property owner

Colorado city specific laws

The laws listed here are for the state. Cities, counties, schools, universities, and employers may set their own rules and consequences. Be sure to check how marijuana laws differ in each county or town before you use.