Marijuana might be legal in Colorado, but there are still plenty of ways to break the law if you're not careful
Written By Lauren GlendenningBrought to you by The Green Joint
Colorado might be the first state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana, but don't confuse that rebellious vote against the federal government with lawlessness.
As the legal marijuana industry has grown and evolved since the first day of sales on Jan. 1, 2014, the vast majority of the people involved in the trade have worked especially hard to create a responsible and professional industry.
Melissa Finn, manager of The Green Joint in Glenwood Springs, said in order for the industry to continue to be successful and potentially influence federal policy change, customers must be dutiful and consume responsibly.
"We're at the forefront of this industry (in Colorado), so all eyes are on us," she said. "We want people to follow the law."
Here are 7 ways you can stay out of trouble and relax responsibly this summer.
- Know the product, take it slow
"An intermediate level strain with low THC is good for out-of-towners who want to experience cannabis but not get their butt kicked," said Brian Sullivan, The Green Joint's vice president of operations. "There are so many different aspects of marijuana these days."
In the 1970s, THC content in cannabis was around 7 percent. The state of Colorado now reports an average of 17 percent THC in today's cannabis.
With edibles, Finn and Sullivan advise people to start with a single, low-dosage serving and always wait at least two full hours before taking more. The high from an edible can last 4 to 6 hours, more long-term than smoking, which lasts roughly 45-minutes.
"Start slow," Sullivan said. "If you need more, you can always eat more later, but you can't undo it if you ate too much."
- Do not drive while high
- Do not consume cannabis in public
"It's prohibited everywhere that other people have a right to be," he said. "This includes all streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, paths, etc."
- Keep your edibles out of reach from children and pets
- Keep your marijuana in Colorado
- Don't use on federal lands
- Don't mix with alcohol or other drugs
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