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Offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate in Colorado
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
Offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-406. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-406.
What is the penalty for offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 8 years to 32 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - largest amount — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana or more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; aggravating circumstances raise the minimum to 12 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 5000 usd to 1000000 usd (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - largest amount — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana or more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - largest amount — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana or more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 8 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - second tier — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana, or more than 3 ounces but not more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; aggravated range 8-16 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 3000 usd to 750000 usd (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - second tier — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana, or more than 3 ounces but not more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - second tier — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana, or more than 3 ounces but not more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 4 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - third tier — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 1 ounce but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or more than 0.5 ounce but not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; aggravated range 4-6 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - third tier — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 1 ounce but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or more than 0.5 ounce but not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - third tier — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 1 ounce but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or more than 0.5 ounce but not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 12 months (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - smallest amount — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of not more than 1 ounce of marijuana or not more than 0.5 ounce of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; aggravated range 1-2 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - smallest amount — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of not more than 1 ounce of marijuana or not more than 0.5 ounce of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - smallest amount — Sale, transfer, or dispensing of not more than 1 ounce of marijuana or not more than 0.5 ounce of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 4 years (Unlawful processing or manufacturing of marijuana — Knowingly processing or manufacturing marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or allowing it on land owned/occupied/controlled, without authorization.; aggravated range 4-6 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Unlawful processing or manufacturing of marijuana — Knowingly processing or manufacturing marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or allowing it on land owned/occupied/controlled, without authorization.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Unlawful processing or manufacturing of marijuana — Knowingly processing or manufacturing marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or allowing it on land owned/occupied/controlled, without authorization.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 8 years to 32 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - largest amount — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana exceeds 50 pounds or marijuana concentrate exceeds 25 pounds.; aggravating circumstances raise the minimum to 12 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 5000 usd to 1000000 usd (Dispensing/selling/distributing - largest amount — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana exceeds 50 pounds or marijuana concentrate exceeds 25 pounds.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - largest amount — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana exceeds 50 pounds or marijuana concentrate exceeds 25 pounds.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 8 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - second tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 5 pounds but not more than 50 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 2.5 pounds but not more than 25 pounds.; aggravated range 8-16 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 3000 usd to 750000 usd (Dispensing/selling/distributing - second tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 5 pounds but not more than 50 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 2.5 pounds but not more than 25 pounds.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - second tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 5 pounds but not more than 50 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 2.5 pounds but not more than 25 pounds.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 4 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - third tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 12 ounces but not more than 5 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds.; aggravated range 4-6 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Dispensing/selling/distributing - third tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 12 ounces but not more than 5 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - third tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 12 ounces but not more than 5 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 12 months (Dispensing/selling/distributing - fourth tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 4 ounces but not more than 12 ounces, or marijuana concentrate more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces.; aggravated range 1-2 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Dispensing/selling/distributing - fourth tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 4 ounces but not more than 12 ounces, or marijuana concentrate more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Dispensing/selling/distributing - fourth tier — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 4 ounces but not more than 12 ounces, or marijuana concentrate more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Dispensing/selling/distributing - smallest amount — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount is not more than 4 ounces of marijuana or not more than 2 ounces of marijuana concentrate.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 500 usd to 5000 usd (Dispensing/selling/distributing - smallest amount — Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount is not more than 4 ounces of marijuana or not more than 2 ounces of marijuana concentrate.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 4 years (Unlawful cultivation - large scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 30 plants.; aggravated range 4-6 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Unlawful cultivation - large scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 30 plants.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Unlawful cultivation - large scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 30 plants.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 12 months (Unlawful cultivation - mid scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 6 but not more than 30 plants.; aggravated range 1-2 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Unlawful cultivation - mid scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 6 but not more than 30 plants.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Unlawful cultivation - mid scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 6 but not more than 30 plants.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Unlawful cultivation - small scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves not more than 6 plants.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 500 usd to 5000 usd (Unlawful cultivation - small scale — Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves not more than 6 plants.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) (Residential over-limit cultivation - first offense — First offense of cultivating more than 12 marijuana plants on or in a residential property, punishable by fine up to $1,000 as a level 1 drug petty offense.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) (Residential over-limit cultivation - first offense — First offense of cultivating more than 12 marijuana plants on or in a residential property, punishable by fine up to $1,000 as a level 1 drug petty offense.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (12-24 plants) — Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 12 but not more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 500 usd to 5000 usd (Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (12-24 plants) — Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 12 but not more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 4 years (Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (>24 plants) — Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property.; aggravated range 4-6 years) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (>24 plants) — Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (>24 plants) — Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Possession - larger amount — Possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana or more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate on or after March 1, 2020.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 500 usd to 5000 usd (Possession - larger amount — Possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana or more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate on or after March 1, 2020.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (no statutory minimum) (Possession - smaller amount — Possession of more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, on or after March 1, 2020.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 50 usd to 750 usd (Possession - smaller amount — Possession of more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, on or after March 1, 2020.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) (Open and public display/consumption/use - small amount — Open and public display, consumption, or use of 2 ounces or less of marijuana, punishable by fine up to $100 and up to 24 hours community service.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) (Open and public display/consumption/use - small amount — Open and public display, consumption, or use of 2 ounces or less of marijuana, punishable by fine up to $100 and up to 24 hours community service.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) (Transfer/dispensing without consideration - small amount — Transferring or dispensing not more than 2 ounces of marijuana from one person to another for no consideration.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) (Transfer/dispensing without consideration - small amount — Transferring or dispensing not more than 2 ounces of marijuana from one person to another for no consideration.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Transfer related to remuneration for other service/product — Transferring marijuana or marijuana concentrate at no cost when the transfer is in any way related to remuneration for another service or product.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 500 usd to 5000 usd (Transfer related to remuneration for other service/product — Transferring marijuana or marijuana concentrate at no cost when the transfer is in any way related to remuneration for another service or product.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2013-10-01.
How is offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - largest amount | level 1 drug felony | Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana or more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older. | 18-18-406(1)(a) |
| Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - second tier | level 2 drug felony | Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana, or more than 3 ounces but not more than 1 pound of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older. | 18-18-406(1)(b) |
| Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - third tier | level 3 drug felony | Sale, transfer, or dispensing of more than 1 ounce but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or more than 0.5 ounce but not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, to a minor by an adult at least two years older. | 18-18-406(1)(c) |
| Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - smallest amount | level 4 drug felony | Sale, transfer, or dispensing of not more than 1 ounce of marijuana or not more than 0.5 ounce of marijuana concentrate to a minor by an adult at least two years older. | 18-18-406(1)(d) |
| Unlawful processing or manufacturing of marijuana | level 3 drug felony | Knowingly processing or manufacturing marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or allowing it on land owned/occupied/controlled, without authorization. | 18-18-406(2)(a)(II) |
| Dispensing/selling/distributing - largest amount | level 1 drug felony | Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana exceeds 50 pounds or marijuana concentrate exceeds 25 pounds. | 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(A) |
| Dispensing/selling/distributing - second tier | level 2 drug felony | Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 5 pounds but not more than 50 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 2.5 pounds but not more than 25 pounds. | 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(B) |
| Dispensing/selling/distributing - third tier | level 3 drug felony | Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 12 ounces but not more than 5 pounds, or marijuana concentrate more than 6 ounces but not more than 2.5 pounds. | 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(C) |
| Dispensing/selling/distributing - fourth tier | level 4 drug felony | Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount of marijuana is more than 4 ounces but not more than 12 ounces, or marijuana concentrate more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces. | 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(D) |
| Dispensing/selling/distributing - smallest amount | level 1 drug misdemeanor | Unlawful dispensing, sale, distribution, or possession with intent where amount is not more than 4 ounces of marijuana or not more than 2 ounces of marijuana concentrate. | 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(E) |
| Unlawful cultivation - large scale | level 3 drug felony | Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 30 plants. | 18-18-406(3)(a)(III)(A) |
| Unlawful cultivation - mid scale | level 4 drug felony | Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves more than 6 but not more than 30 plants. | 18-18-406(3)(a)(III)(B) |
| Unlawful cultivation - small scale | level 1 drug misdemeanor | Knowingly cultivating, growing, or producing marijuana plants where the offense involves not more than 6 plants. | 18-18-406(3)(a)(III)(C) |
| Residential over-limit cultivation - first offense | petty offense | First offense of cultivating more than 12 marijuana plants on or in a residential property, punishable by fine up to $1,000 as a level 1 drug petty offense. | 18-18-406(3)(a)(IV)(A) |
| Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (12-24 plants) | level 1 drug misdemeanor | Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 12 but not more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property. | 18-18-406(3)(a)(IV)(B) |
| Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (>24 plants) | level 3 drug felony | Second or subsequent offense of cultivating more than 24 marijuana plants on or in a residential property. | 18-18-406(3)(a)(IV)(C) |
| Possession - larger amount | level 1 drug misdemeanor | Possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana or more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate on or after March 1, 2020. | 18-18-406(4)(b) |
| Possession - smaller amount | level 2 drug misdemeanor | Possession of more than 2 ounces but not more than 6 ounces of marijuana, or not more than 3 ounces of marijuana concentrate, on or after March 1, 2020. | 18-18-406(4)(c) |
| Open and public display/consumption/use - small amount | petty offense | Open and public display, consumption, or use of 2 ounces or less of marijuana, punishable by fine up to $100 and up to 24 hours community service. | 18-18-406(5)(b)(I) |
| Transfer/dispensing without consideration - small amount | petty offense | Transferring or dispensing not more than 2 ounces of marijuana from one person to another for no consideration. | 18-18-406(5)(c) |
| Transfer related to remuneration for other service/product | level 1 drug misdemeanor | Transferring marijuana or marijuana concentrate at no cost when the transfer is in any way related to remuneration for another service or product. | 18-18-406(5.5)(b) |
Common questions about offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate in Colorado
Is offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate ranges from a petty offense to a level 1 drug felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-18-406.
Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - largest amount: level 1 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(1)(a)) · Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - second tier: level 2 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(1)(b)) · Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - third tier: level 3 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(1)(c)) · Sale/transfer/dispensing to minor - smallest amount: level 4 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(1)(d)) · Unlawful processing or manufacturing of marijuana: level 3 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(2)(a)(II)) · Dispensing/selling/distributing - largest amount: level 1 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(A)) · Dispensing/selling/distributing - second tier: level 2 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(B)) · Dispensing/selling/distributing - third tier: level 3 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(C)) · Dispensing/selling/distributing - fourth tier: level 4 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(D)) · Dispensing/selling/distributing - smallest amount: level 1 drug misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(2)(b)(III)(E)) · Unlawful cultivation - large scale: level 3 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(3)(a)(III)(A)) · Unlawful cultivation - mid scale: level 4 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(3)(a)(III)(B)) · Unlawful cultivation - small scale: level 1 drug misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(3)(a)(III)(C)) · Residential over-limit cultivation - first offense: petty offense (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(3)(a)(IV)(A)) · Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (12-24 plants): level 1 drug misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(3)(a)(IV)(B)) · Residential over-limit cultivation - second offense (>24 plants): level 3 drug felony (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(3)(a)(IV)(C)) · Possession - larger amount: level 1 drug misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(4)(b)) · Possession - smaller amount: level 2 drug misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(4)(c)) · Open and public display/consumption/use - small amount: petty offense (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(5)(b)(I)) · Transfer/dispensing without consideration - small amount: petty offense (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(5)(c)) · Transfer related to remuneration for other service/product: level 1 drug misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-18-406(5.5)(b))
What are the penalties for offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate in Colorado?
Penalties for offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a petty offense up to a level 1 drug felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5, C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate?
Offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate is governed by C.R.S. § 18-18-406 (Offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate - definitions).
Legal terms used in this law
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.