C.R.S. Section 44-10-702
Unlawful open and public consumption

(1)

The open and public, as defined in section 18-18-102 (20.3), consumption of marijuana is prohibited.

(2)

The governing body of a county, city, city and county, or municipality may adopt an ordinance or resolution authorizing marijuana consumption locations or circumstances that are exceptions to the prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section if the locations are not accessible to the public or a substantial number of the public without restriction, including but not limited to restrictions on the age of the members of the public who are allowed access to such location.

(3)

The prohibition in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any business licensed pursuant to this article 10 that permits consumption on its premises if the business is operating within the conditions of licensure.

Source: Section 44-10-702 — Unlawful open and public consumption, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-44.­pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

44‑10‑101
Short title 44‑10‑102
Legislative declaration 44‑10‑103
Definitions - rules 44‑10‑104
Applicability - medical marijuana - retail marijuana 44‑10‑105
Marijuana employee designation 44‑10‑106
Marijuana employee labor rights 44‑10‑201
State licensing authority - creation 44‑10‑202
Powers and duties of state licensing authority - stakeholder work group - rules - report - legislative declaration 44‑10‑203
State licensing authority - rules 44‑10‑204
Confidentiality 44‑10‑207
Authority to seize and destroy marijuana - public health, safety, and welfare 44‑10‑208
Feasibility report - standing committee - report - definition - repeal 44‑10‑209
Classes of marijuana-derived cannabinoids and compounds - definitions - privileges - prohibitions - rule-making - rules 44‑10‑301
Local licensing authority - applications - licenses 44‑10‑302
Local license fees - medical marijuana 44‑10‑303
Public hearing notice - posting and publication 44‑10‑304
Results of investigation - decision of authorities - medical marijuana 44‑10‑305
State licensing authority - application and issuance procedures 44‑10‑306
Denial of application 44‑10‑307
Persons prohibited as licensees - definition 44‑10‑308
Business and owner requirements - legislative declaration - definition 44‑10‑309
Business owner and financial interest disclosure requirements 44‑10‑310
Business owner and financial interest suitability requirements 44‑10‑311
Restrictions for applications for new licenses 44‑10‑312
Transfer of ownership 44‑10‑313
Licensing in general - rules 44‑10‑314
License renewal 44‑10‑315
Inactive licenses 44‑10‑316
Unlawful financial assistance 44‑10‑401
Classes of licenses 44‑10‑501
Medical marijuana store license 44‑10‑502
Medical marijuana cultivation facility license - rules - definitions 44‑10‑503
Medical marijuana products manufacturer license - rules - definition 44‑10‑504
Medical marijuana testing facility license - rules 44‑10‑505
Medical marijuana transporter license - definition 44‑10‑506
Medical marijuana business operator license 44‑10‑507
Marijuana research and development license 44‑10‑601
Retail marijuana store license - rules - definitions 44‑10‑602
Retail marijuana cultivation facility license - rules - definitions 44‑10‑603
Retail marijuana products manufacturer license - rules - definition 44‑10‑604
Retail marijuana testing facility license - rules 44‑10‑605
Retail marijuana transporter license - definition 44‑10‑606
Retail marijuana business operator license 44‑10‑607
Retail marijuana accelerator cultivator license 44‑10‑608
Retail marijuana accelerator manufacturer license 44‑10‑609
Marijuana hospitality business license 44‑10‑610
Retail marijuana hospitality and sales business license 44‑10‑611
Retail marijuana accelerator store license 44‑10‑701
Unlawful acts - exceptions 44‑10‑702
Unlawful open and public consumption 44‑10‑801
Marijuana cash fund - transfer - repeal 44‑10‑802
Fees - allocation 44‑10‑803
Fees 44‑10‑901
Suspension - revocation - fines 44‑10‑902
Disposition of unauthorized marijuana or marijuana products and related materials - rules 44‑10‑1001
Inspection procedures 44‑10‑1101
Judicial review 44‑10‑1201
Responsible vendor program - standards - designation 44‑10‑1202
Responsible vendor - designation 44‑10‑1301
Severability 44‑10‑1401
Sunset review - repeal of article
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 44-10-702’s source at colorado​.gov