Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Colorado law
Cannabis laws in Monument follow Colorado’s state law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older under state law. Medical cannabis is available with registration. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, so legal risk may still exist in certain contexts. Possession up to 28 grams is permitted.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal (adults 21+)
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Up to 28g permitted under state law
- Buying/Selling: Legal from licensed retailers
- Tourists: Subject to same rules; federal risks remain
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Colorado became one of the first U.S. states to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012 via Amendment 64, permitting adults 21+ to possess up to one ounce (28 grams), cultivate up to six plants (three mature), and purchase from licensed retailers. Medical cannabis was legalized earlier in 2000 through Amendment 20, establishing a patient registry system.
Law Enforcement
Monument police were thought to focus on open smoking, if they did stop anyone. The running joke was that confiscated flower went home with the officer. Colorado has since regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Safeway, 7-Eleven and the skatepark were the hangouts. One local guess put the proportion of adults who smoked at 75 percent.
Marijuana Prices
- US$15 per gram
- US$50 for an eighth
- US$90 for a quarter
Types of Marijuana
Unnamed dank was common. Better named flower, attributed to the medical scene at the time, included Sour Diesel, Trainwreck and Orange Kush.
More Information
Monument is between Colorado Springs and Denver. The local scene felt more conservative, and some of the flower was believed to come from the two bigger cities.