In Colorado, cannabis and hemp are treated differently. Hemp and cannabis come from the same type of plant, but hemp has very, very low levels of THC. In Colorado, it is illegal to make or sell THC products that have been manufactured from hemp.
- 6 CCR 1010-24: Colorado Hemp Product and Safe Harbor Hemp Product Regulations. (Colorado Secretary of State website)
Health effects
Not enough is known about the health effects of using THC products made out of hemp. These include things like delta 8 vape cartridges and delta 8 candy. While Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division regulates cannabis products, these THC products made of hemp are not regulated, and they could have chemicals that may harm your health.
Resources for those in the industry
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is responsible for making sure hemp growing rules are followed. The state health department is responsible for making sure that hemp products are safe.
- Colorado Hemp Program. (Colorado Department of Agriculture website)
- Food, supplement, and cosmetic products containing hemp. (webpage)
Resource list
- Industrial Hemp General Information. (Colorado Department of Agriculture website)
- Industrial Hemp Rules. (PDF)
- Pesticide Use in Cannabis. (Colorado Department of Agriculture website)
- Marijuana Enforcement Division Compliance Tips. (Colorado Department of Revenue website)