Possession
2 oz (57 g)
Is weed legal in Denver?
Yes.
Weed is legal in Denver for adults 21+. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Visitors to Denver are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Age
21+
Home grow
yes (six plants)
Year changed
2012
Denver follows Colorado law. Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Colorado; legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g).
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Denver as legal. Denver follows Colorado law. Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Colorado; legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g).
The recorded possession limit for weed in Denver is 2 oz (57 g).
The legal age attached to this ruling is 21. Anyone younger is outside the recorded permission, even where adult use is legal.
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
Visitors to Denver are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
The last recorded status change year is 2012.
This city page inherits the parent jurisdiction’s recorded facts. A local ordinance is only shown when it exists as its own record.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
Long-tail notes
Law timeline
- 2012-12-10
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Denver?+
Yes — weed is legal in Denver for adults 21+.
Is weed legal everywhere in Denver?+
The recorded status for Denver as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for weed in Denver?+
The recorded minimum age is 21.
How much weed can you possess in Denver?+
The recorded possession limit is 2 oz (57 g).
Can tourists use weed in Denver?+
Visitors to Denver are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow weed at home in Denver?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
When was this Denver weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2012-12-10.
Can you fly with weed into Denver?+
Domestic legality in Denver does not make it legal to carry weed across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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