Colorado, touted as the ‘pioneer’ state for legalizing all sorts of marijuana has gained a reputation of laxity not only in the US, but all over the world. Recent public marches organized in Russia and Spain cited examples of Colorado in defense of their campaigns against criminalizing the possession and usage laws for marijuana. It may be a little farfetched thing to say, but it’s no way an overstatement: Colorado has set a precedent for the times to come when using marijuana for recreation purposes is concerned.

Smoking pot, as most people would agree, is a controversial subject for discussions. Not for the people of Colorado, though. Those snowy mountain tops and rustic small towns with lakes at the centre and names like Lakeville and such, have gone above and beyond everyone’s expectations to enact the most promising and progressive marijuana laws in the world.

However, Colorado State marijuana laws are after all sets of rules. They have certain limits and it’d be great to know these. Here are some most important things you have to keep in mind while buying, selling and using marijuana in the state of Colorado.

1. You have to be over 21!

To use marijuana in the State of Colorado, you have to be 21 years of age or older. The rules are strict and if you aren’t 21 or beyond, you are a no go.

2. Where to buy?

There are dozens of listed and approved dispensaries of recreational and medical marijuana in the State of Colorado. You can get the comprehensive list at the website of the Department of Health.

3. No more than an ounce, please!

The laws, in their current state, allow one to ‘possess, use, display, purchase, carry’ marijuana up to one ounce only.

4. No stoned-driving

Marijuana is considered a scheduled drug and you are not allowed to smoke and drive. Just like alcohol.

5. Want to gift? Go, ahead!

You can gift marijuana to your friends or loved ones- as long as the receiver of the gift is 21 or older.

6. Weed farming

Not that dramatic. Colorado laws allow for the cultivation of only six plants or less at your property.

7. Follow the code of conduct.

Just because the laws allow you to purchase marijuana in Colorado, doesn’t mean you should be the town spectacle smoking in the public garden. No. The laws specifically require people to use their discretion and use marijuana, preferably in the confines of their homes.

8. Property laws are untouched.

You are, of course, not allowed to carry or use marijuana on someone else’s property, unless they allow you.

9. Office Office

Amendment 64 has specifically mentioned that the possession or use of marijuana in a workplace will be subject to the permission by the employer.

10. Follow the rules.

Lastly, these laws are made by the people for the welfare of the people. Abusing these laws, in any capacity, should be something everyone should refrain from.

Colorado State marijuana laws have these specific requirements of users of marijuana. Be advised to ensure the latest developments in this regard on the official websites operated by the State of Colorado.