Colorado

Laws

On November the seventh, 2000 with 54% of the voters passing Amendment 20, which changes the state constitution in order to allow for the legal use of medicinal cannabis. This law came into effect on June the 1st, of 2001. Amendment 20 lifts criminal penalties on the cultivation, use, and possession at the state-level by any patient that has a written or oral physician recommendation which affirms the fact that he/she suffers from some form of a debilitating illness or condition and that in the opinion of the physician “Might benefit from the medicinal use of marijuana.”. Illnesses that qualify for a medicinal marijuana card in Colorado include primarily: Epilepsy, Chron’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Glaucoma, HIV/Aids, Cancer, chronic pain, and other debilitating conditions/illnesses. These however are not the only qualifying illnesses however so please contact a qualified physician to see if you qualify to become a medicinal marijuana patient. COLORADO’S MEDICINAL MARIJUANA LAWS DO NOT CONTAIN RECIPROCITY PROVISIONS SO YOUR MEDICAL CARD IN ANY OTHER STATE WILL NOT PROTECT YOU UNDER COLORADO’S MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS. Caregivers are allowed in the State of Colorado. The said caregiver is required to be at least 18 years old. A patient may only have one registered caregiver at any given time. Also if a patient has someone registered as their primary caregiver they MAY NOT be a registered caregiver for any other patient. Additionally any registered caregiver may be registered for no more than five qualified patients.
Qualified patients or their caregiver are allowed to possess at the maximum 2 ounces of medical cannabis, and are legally permitted to cultivate up to six cannabis plants. Amendment 20 also established a confidential patient registry which has the power to issue I.D. cards.
For more inquires on the exact medicinal marijuana laws in Colorado please contact The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at:

HSVR-ADM2-A1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone: 303-692-2184

To Acquire Your Medical License in Colorado:

The State of Colorado has a required Statewide confidential patient registry. You must first fill out the New (Or renewal if that’s the case) Application and Instructions Form For Patients Over The Age Of Eighteen (Or Under if that’s the case). Next send this application with a valid copy of your CDL (Colorado Driver License) or I.D Card and a money order or check in the amount of $90 to:

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
HSVR-ADM2-A1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone: 303-692-2184