Can I give away an ounce of weed for free in Colorado?

While adults are permitted to give up to an ounce away for free, any sales of cannabis products must take place through a licensed Colorado dispensary. Colorado does not offer reciprocity for their medical marijuana program, meaning out-of-state cardholders only have access to recreational dispensaries.

How much does cannabis cost in Colorado?

Colorado has notoriously low cannabis prices compared to other states. It is possible to find dry flower from a Colorado dispensary for less than $10 per gram, though the average price is about $12 per gram. Concentrates and extracts will cost more, depending on the product and quality.

Why is Colorado becoming a cannabis tourist hot spot?

Thanks to its early legalization efforts, Colorado has become a canna-tourism hot spot, and its metropolitan areas are teeming with people eager to take advantage of its tolerant cannabis laws.

What is a Colorado dispensary?

Sometimes called lounges or tasting rooms, Colorado dispensaries of this sort are relatively rare but increasing in number. Typically, a Colorado dispensary is divided into two sides: one for recreational users and one for medical patients. Patients will need to present their valid MMR card and photo ID to make purchases.

What is Amendment 20 of Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Act?

While Amendment 20 allows medical patients to use cannabis, it did not initially create any system for patient registration or legal, safe access to cannabis. Today, Colorado’s Department of Health recognizes a list of conditions that qualify patients for medical marijuana access through the Medical Marijuana Registry (MMR).

Who can apply for medical marijuana in Colorado?

Adults 18 and older can apply on their own, and minors can apply with the consent of an adult caregiver. Patients can possess up to two ounces of cannabis, which they can purchase from a Colorado dispensary or they can grow using the same cultivation regulations as recreational users.

How much does medical marijuana cost in Colorado?

It is possible to find dry flower from a Colorado dispensary for less than $10 per gram, though the average price is about $12 per gram. Concentrates and extracts will cost more, depending on the product and quality. Medical cannabis purchases are subject to a 2.9% sales tax, which is imposed on all sales of goods or services.