Dispensaries in Colorado
Colorado Cannabis Laws — Quick Facts
Status
Recreational legal · since 2012 (Amendment 64)
Min. Age
21
At Home
2 oz
Home Grow
Yes
Source: official state guidance · Facts verified 2026-08-28
Residents & out-of-state visitors
Adult-use cannabis: adults 21 and older
State residents
- Who can buy
- Adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
- Purchase limit
- 1 oz flower-equivalent per transaction: 1 oz flower, 8 g concentrate, or 800 mg THC in products, or a proportional combination.
- Public possession limit
- 2 oz marijuana.
Out-of-state visitors
- Who can buy
- Adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
- Purchase limit
- 1 oz flower-equivalent per transaction: 1 oz flower, 8 g concentrate, or 800 mg THC in products, or a proportional combination.
- Public possession limit
- 2 oz marijuana.
Sources: Official state guidance · Reviewed 2026-09-09
Purchase and possession limits are different. Limits apply within this state; do not carry cannabis across state lines. Medical programs may have separate rules.