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- 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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