Colorado legal term
Open marijuana container in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Open marijuana container” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Open marijuana container” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Open marijuana container" means a receptacle or marijuana accessory that contains any amount of marijuana and: (I) That is open or has a broken seal; (II) The contents of which are partially removed; and (III) There is evidence that marijuana has been consumed within the motor vehicle. (C.R.S. § 42-4-1305.5)
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