Colorado Home Cultivation Law: Statewide Cannabis Regulations Rules (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: CRS 18-18-406, 25-1.5-110
Per adult: 6 plants, 3 flowering
Per residence: 12 plants total cap
Location: Enclosed, locked, not visible

Source: C.R.S. 18-18-406 - Offenses relating to marijuana

Full Breakdown

Article XVIII Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution and CRS 18-18-406 allow adults 21 and older to cultivate up to six marijuana plants for personal use, with no more than three flowering at one time. CRS 25-1.5-110 caps total plants per residential property at twelve regardless of occupancy, except for licensed medical patients with recommendations. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space and may not be visible from a public place. Sale or distribution of homegrown product is prohibited.

Violations & Penalties

Exceeding plant limits can constitute felony cultivation under CRS 18-18-406, with penalties scaling by quantity, plus civil forfeiture of equipment and product.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marijuana plants can I grow at home in Colorado?

Adults 21+ may grow up to six plants each, with three flowering, but a residential property is capped at twelve plants total regardless of how many adults live there.

Can I grow marijuana outdoors in Colorado?

Plants must be in an enclosed, locked space not visible from any public place. Open backyard cultivation is generally not compliant with state law.

Can I sell marijuana I grow at home?

No. Home-cultivated marijuana is for personal use only. Selling, bartering, or distributing homegrown cannabis without a state license is a criminal offense in Colorado.

Colorado Home Marijuana Cultivation Plant Limits Statewide

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