Public Conduct in La Plata County, CO (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, Sec. 38-5(I)(D) and (E) bar smoking in any county building and within thirty (30) feet of its entrance, and bar smoking on any county-owned or leased property, including open space, unless posted otherwise. A violation is a petty offense.
Smoking on County Property in La Plata County, CO
Significant RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 38-5
I. Prohibited acts. It is unlawful: ... D. To smoke in any building and within thirty (30) feet of the entrance to any building owned, or space leased, by La Plata County. E. To smoke on any property owned or leased by La Plata County, unless otherwise posted, including but not limited to any open space. ... III. Penalties. All penalties under this section are cumulative of and not a substitute...
Public Marijuana Use
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, Sec. 38-5(I)(B) of the County Code bans growing, producing, possessing, displaying, transferring, distributing, selling, transporting and using marijuana or marijuana-infused products on county property. The clause has no permit exception, and a violation is a petty offense.
Marijuana on County Property in La Plata County, CO
Heavy RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 38-5
I. Prohibited acts. It is unlawful: ... B. To grow, produce, possess, display, transfer, distribute, sell, transport and use marijuana or marijuanainfused products on county property. ... III. Penalties. All penalties under this section are cumulative of and not a substitute for any other criminal statutes and penalties associated with the activities prohibited herein. Any person who violates t...
Public Alcohol Use
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, Sec. 38-5(I)(A) of the County Code makes it unlawful to openly display, consume, possess or sell alcohol on county property unless a governmental agency has permitted an authorized and approved event. A violation is a petty offense, and the section prints no fine amount.
Alcohol on County Property in La Plata County, CO
Significant RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 38-5
I. Prohibited acts. It is unlawful: A. To openly display, consume, possess or sell alcohol and alcoholic beverages on county property, unless properly permitted, by applicable governmental agencies for an authorized and approved event on county property. ... III. ... Penalties. All penalties under this section are cumulative of and not a substitute for any other criminal statutes and penalties ...
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