Pueblo, CO Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 municipal offense for any person to smoke, consume or use marijuana or marijuana products openly and publicly or in a manner that endangers others.

(1) The term "openly" means occurring or existing in a manner that is unconcealed, undisguised, or obvious.

(2) The term "publicly" means:

a. Occurring or existing in a public place;

b. Occurring or existing in any place that is commonly or usually open or accessible by the general public; or

c. Occurring or existing in any outdoor location where the consumption of marijuana is clearly observable from a public place.

(3) The term "public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial number of the public have access, and includes, but is not limited to, parks, playgrounds, open space areas, trails, paths, sidewalks, streets, highways, and public rights-of-way, public buildings, transportation facilities, schools, places of amusement, mercantile establishments, shopping centers, places of business usually open to the general public, the common areas of any public or private buildings or facilities, parking lots, and vehicles in or upon such places.

(c) It shall not be an offense under Subsection (b) of this Section if the consumption of marijuana is occurring on private residential property and the person consuming the marijuana is:

(1) An owner of the property; or

(2) A person who has a leasehold interest in the property; or

(3)