Open Container and DUI Laws for Marijuana

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Marijuana laws can vary from state to state, so it’s important to keep yourself informed, especially if you’re traveling across state lines. Here’s what you need to know about marijuana laws in Colorado, and how you can keep yourself safe.

Basic Overview of Marijuana Laws in Colorado

In Colorado, there are both purchasing limits and age limits that you need to be aware of when you’re purchasing marijuana. The laws in Colorado state that you can only purchase up to 1 oz of marijuana at a time. Furthermore, you must be 21 years old or older to make this purchase.

Colorado has marijuana laws that dictate how much you can have on yourself when you’re out in public as well. In public spaces, you can have up to 1 oz of marijuana on you. Be aware of how much you’re carrying, and don’t go over the limit!

Driving and Marijuana

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Marijuana laws can vary from state to state.

In Colorado, you need to be extremely careful about driving and marijuana in your car. DUI and open container laws apply to marijuana in Colorado. Within the state of Colorado, you must keep your marijuana in a closed container in the trunk of your car while the vehicle is in use. Stick with using marijuana in the comforts of your home!

Furthermore, be extra cautious if you decide to send marijuana across state lines. For one, marijuana laws vary from state to state; there’s no guarantee that the person receiving marijuana from you can use it legally. For another, it’s not federally legal for you to mail, fly with, or cross states with marijuana and marijuana products. To avoid legal issues, avoid traveling or sending marijuana.

At Village Green, we make sure to keep ourselves up-to-date with the latest laws regarding marijuana use in Colorado. Visit us to learn more about marijuana and how it can help you in your day-to-day life.

Benefits of Buying Locally Sourced Marijuana

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When you’re buying marijuana, consider buying locally sourced marijuana. Just like with buying any product, buying local has many benefits, both for your community and on a global scale. Here’s how you can support your community while getting a great product at the same time. 

Buy Boulder-Produced, Locally Sourced Marijuana

Here at Village Green, we purchase and sell marijuana products made right here in Boulder. The varieties are endless; from herbs to edibles to topicals, Boulder makes them all. By purchasing from our local producers and suppliers, we’re supporting our local community and getting quality locally sourced marijuana products at the same time. This is our way of showing our community pride. 

What are some other benefits? By buying locally sourced marijuana, we can keep a closer eye on the supply chain. We can ensure that we’re sourcing our marijuana from sellers who care about the quality of their products and that they care about the local community as much as we do. 

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Buying local has positive effects on the environment.

Buy Local, Save the World

Buying marijuana locally doesn’t just benefit your immediate community. Buying local has effects that spread out to the rest of the world. Locally sourced marijuana has a smaller carbon footprint, which reduces the negatives impact you’ll have on the environment. 

Locally sourced marijuana also doesn’t have to travel far, which cuts down on transportation pollution. With transportation accounting for so much of America’s carbon pollution, this is just one small way we can contribute to the solution for this issue. 

Doing something as small as buying local helps both your community and the world. It’s an easy way to show pride in your local community while getting a quality product at the same time. Contact us at Village Green to find out how buying locally sourced marijuana is the best choice for you, the community, and the world.