DENVER ( KDVR ) — Recreational adult-use marijuana has been sold in Colorado for over a decade now.
Last year, FOX31 debunked the myth that everyone in Colorado smokes marijuana . But for those who do, it might be helpful to know where you can legally consume cannabis, THC or marijuana products. Colorado myth: Everyone in the state smokes marijuana Just because it is legal in Colorado does not mean cannabis can be consumed everywhere. In fact, Colorado law prohibits using marijuana in public in any way, whether it be eating, smoking or vaping. There is an exception though. Public marijuana use is illegal in Colorado
It is illegal to consume marijuana in any public place that is observable to the public or which the public can access without restriction in Colorado.
According to Colorado law, smoking, eating or vaping marijuana products is not allowed in public places, including but not limited to: Sidewalks
Parks and amusement parks
Ski resorts and areas
Concert venues Businesses Restaurants, cafes or bars Common areas of apartment buildings or condominiums 2 new marijuana laws affect how you purchase weed in 2024 Additionally, marijuana is still illegal on a federal level , meaning it cannot be used on federal land including national parks, forests and ski slopes. What about businesses? The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits indoor smoking in most public places, whether it be marijuana or tobacco. That means even hotel operators cannot permit smoking inside hotel rooms.Denver law prohibits marijuana consumption on hotel […]
Is it legal to consume recreational marijuana in public in Colorado?
