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Extraction of marijuana concentrate in Colorado

level 2 drug felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Extraction of marijuana concentrate is a level 2 drug felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-406.6. As a level 2 drug felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-406.6.

What is the penalty for extraction of marijuana concentrate in Colorado?

Penalties for Extraction of marijuana concentrate
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison4 years to 8 years (aggravated range 8-16 years)presumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5
Fine3000 usd to 750000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5
Parole / supervision2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5

Applies to offenses on/after 2013-10-01.

Common questions about extraction of marijuana concentrate in Colorado

Is extraction of marijuana concentrate a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Extraction of marijuana concentrate is a level 2 drug felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-18-406.6.

What are the penalties for extraction of marijuana concentrate in Colorado?

As a level 2 drug felony, extraction of marijuana concentrate carries 4 years to 8 years of incarceration and a fine of $3,000 to $750,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 (offenses on/after 2013-10-01).

Which Colorado statute covers extraction of marijuana concentrate?

Extraction of marijuana concentrate is governed by C.R.S. § 18-18-406.6 (Extraction of marijuana concentrate - definitions).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.