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Home grow laws

  • Coloradans can grow Cannabis in their homes for personal use. 
    • Up to six plants are allowed per Colorado resident over age 21, with as many as three plants flowering at one time.
    • Don’t forget that counties and municipalities can pass stricter laws. For example, Denver limits a home grow to 12 plants, even if there are three or more adults over age 21 in the residence. Be sure to check your local laws for specific details. 
    • The laws are different for medical Cannabis consumers.
      • Medical Cannabis. (webpage)
  • Cannabis plants must be kept in an enclosed, locked area that can’t be viewed openly. This means the plants can’t be outside.
    • At homes with residents under 21, any Cannabis grow area must be enclosed and locked in a separate space that minors can’t access.
    • At homes without residents under 21, extra precautions must be taken to make sure any visiting youth don’t have access to Cannabis plants. 
  • Homegrown Cannabis or Cannabis products can’t be sold to anyone.
    • Only licensed Cannabis businesses can sell Cannabis products.

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