Colorado Marijuana Information & FAQ

The approved medical conditions for Colorado's medical marijuana program include: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, cachexia, persistent muscle spasms, seizures, severe nausea, severe pain.

A physician certification is required denoting the qualifying condition and signed by a physician is required as part of the application process.

A Colorado licensed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy with a valid and unrestricted US DEA registration to administer controlled substances. The physician must also have a bona-fied physician patient relationship.

There is a $15 application fee. The fee may be waived if economic hardship proof is provided as outlined on the application.

Yes, minors under 18 can register, but must fill out a separate form which includes consent from parents or legal guardians and two physician certifications from two different doctors.

The possession limit is no more than two ounces of useable marijuana and no more than six marijuana plants with three of those plants as mature.

Registration is mandatory in Colorado to benefit from the protections of the law.

No, Colorado has no reciprocity agreements with other states.

Colorado's program allows for licensed medical marijuana facilities. Registered patients designate a medical marijuana center of their choice and can update their designated center once per month.

There is no revocation process outlined for physicians, but patients are required under law to update the registry in the event that they no longer qualify as a patient.

The renewal process is the same as the initial application process. Registry cards are valid for one year and the recommendation is to renew within 45 days of expiration.

Colorado requires a form to be filled out and sent to the registry for a lost or stolen card. There is no fee for replacement.

It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law.

A caregiver must be over the age of 18 and designated by a qualified patient on their application form. Colorado provides a voluntary registry where applicants can find qualified caregivers as well.

Yes, designated caregivers can grow marijuana on behalf of their patient, but also must register their grow sites with the Department of Revenue.

There are no restrictions for caregivers from being able to also register as a qualifying patient outlined, please contact the registry for more information.

Colorado has a medical marijuana center program. Centers are required to register through the Department of Revenue and patients are to designate a preferred medical marijuana center. Centers can register as a retail operation or have optional on-premise cultivation. A separate registration is required for medical marijuana infused product manufacturing. Several rules and laws apply to the operation of these centers including local zoning and local laws.

A limit is not outlined.

Caregivers, patients, and registered medical marijuana centers with cultivation permits can cultivate marijuana. Caregivers and medical marijuana centers must register the grow sites through the Department of Revenue.

Several rules and requirements apply to medical marijuana center cultivation including security measurements. Caregivers must register an address which is kept confidential.