Overview
In Denver, Colorado, the legal landscape of cannabis includes both medicinal and recreational use following the passage of Amendment 64 in 2012. This legislation allows adults 21 and over to possess, use, and purchase cannabis, leading to a regulated market of dispensaries and a variety of cannabis-infused products. CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive compound, is widely available, highlighting Denver's embrace of cannabis for potential health benefits without the high associated with THC.
The legal status of cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and THCA varies, with Delta-9 THC being the primary psychoactive component allowed under state law for recreational and medicinal purposes. Delta-8 THC, known for milder effects, and THCA, a non-psychoactive precursor to THC, are also legally available in Denver's cannabis market. This reflects Denver's comprehensive approach to cannabis, accommodating a range of products and uses within its progressive legal framework.