Colorado

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Colorado.

Adult-Use

METRC

Delivery Allowed

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Marijuana Enforcement Division

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Jan 18, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Colorado Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Colorado. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Marijuana Enforcement Division

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Seed-to-Sale System

Colorado uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Colorado has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Colorado

First state with adult-use sales (January 2014)

METRC required for seed-to-sale tracking

Delivery allowed with transporter license

Social equity programs in select jurisdictions

Official Sources

MED Official Site

Regulatory Details

Colorado Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Colorado.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower1 oz (28g)

Concentrates8g

Edibles800mg THC

Periodper transaction

Medical

Flower2 oz (56g)

Concentrates40g

Periodper day

Tax Rates

State Excise15% excise tax on wholesale transfers

State Sales2.9% state sales tax

Local TaxVaries by jurisdiction

Retail marijuana also subject to 15% special retail marijuana sales tax. Medical exempt from excise and special sales tax.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

6 plants per person (max 3 flowering), 12 plants per household

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Medical patients need Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry card.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbials

Residual solvents

Mycotoxins

Moisture content

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Universal symbol on container

THC/CBD potency

Net weight

Batch number

10mg THC per serving for edibles

No content appealing to under 21

License Types

Retail Marijuana Store

Sells to consumers 21+

Retail Cultivation Facility

5 tiers based on plant count

Retail Product Manufacturer

Manufactures infused products

Medical Marijuana Center

Dispenses to registered patients

Testing Facility

Mandatory compliance testing

Transporter

Transports between licensees

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Colorado

Licensing

Obtain state license from MED and local license

Inventory

Track all inventory in METRC

Sales

Verify age and ID for every transaction

Enforce purchase limits

1 oz retail, 2 oz medical per transaction

Collect all applicable taxes

15% excise, 15% special sales, 2.9% state, plus local

Reporting

File marijuana tax returns with Colorado DOR monthly

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Colorado

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Colorado, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Colorado Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Colorado.

Yes, Colorado has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Marijuana Enforcement Division. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 1 oz (28g) of flower, 8g of concentrates, and 800mg THC of edibles per per transaction. Medical patients can purchase up to 2 oz (56g) of flower, 40g of concentrates per per day.

Yes, home cultivation is allowed in Colorado. The limit is 6 plants per person (max 3 flowering), 12 plants per household.

Cannabis products in Colorado are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 15% excise tax on wholesale transfers. State sales tax is 2.9% state sales tax. Local jurisdictions may add Varies by jurisdiction. Retail marijuana also subject to 15% special retail marijuana sales tax. Medical exempt from excise and special sales tax.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in Colorado. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, Colorado requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbials, Residual solvents, Mycotoxins, Moisture content.

Colorado uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Colorado. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Colorado's regulatory requirements.