Greeley, CO Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Public/open consumption
- Misdemeanor, any age
- Consuming in a way that endangers others
- Separate misdemeanor
- "Openly" defined
- Visible without physical intrusion
- "Publicly" defined
- Area open to general access
Summary
Openly and publicly consuming marijuana anywhere in Greeley is a misdemeanor offense on its own, separate from any possession limits, and endangering others while using it is a separate charge too.
Any person who consumes not more than two ounces of marijuana in a manner that endangers others commits a misdemeanor offense...Any person who openly and publicly consumes marijuana commits a misdemeanor offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished pursuant to chapter 9 of title 1 of this Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Municipal Code § 14-244(f) makes it a misdemeanor offense for any person to openly and publicly consume marijuana in the city, punishable under Title 1, Chapter 9. Section 14-244(e) separately criminalizes consuming up to two ounces of marijuana "in a manner that endangers others," and § 14-244(b) specifically criminalizes open and public display, consumption or use by anyone 18 to 20 years old. Section 14-245 defines "openly" as not shielded from unaided outside observation and "publicly" as an area open to general access without restriction, so use visible from a sidewalk, park or parked car counts.
Violations & Fines
A misdemeanor offense under Chapter 9 of Title 1; the municipal court can also order an addiction evaluation, treatment, probation, or deferred prosecution/sentencing under § 14-244(m).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to smoke marijuana in public in Greeley, Colorado?
Does Greeley's public-consumption ban apply only to minors?
Sources & Official References
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