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Safety briefings

Law enforcement-informed content for your safety

Impaired Driving

Critical facts

  • Cannabis impairs reaction time, judgment, and coordination

  • Effects can last 3-4 hours or longer

  • Combining cannabis with alcohol dramatically increases crash risk

  • No safe amount for driving - zero tolerance for drivers under 21

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Colorado Law

​It is illegal to drive with 5 nanograms or more of THC per milliliter of blood. However, you can still be charged with a DUI even below this limit if impaired.

First Offense

  • Up to 1 year in jail

  • $600-$1000 fine

  • License suspension

Subsequent Offenses

  • Increased jail time

  • Higher fines

  • Longer suspension

Safe Alternatives

Designated Driver                                      Rideshare                               Stay Overnight

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Safe Storage

Colorado law

Colorado law requires that cannabis be stored in a location where children cannot access it. Failure to properly store cannabis can result in criminal charges.

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Penalties for Improper Storage:

  • Class 2 misdemeanor if child accesses cannabis

  • Possible child endangerment charges

  • Involvement of child protective services

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Proper storage

  • Locked container or safe

  • High shelf with lock

  • Child-resistant packaging

  • Separate from food/medicine

improper storage

  • Open countertops

  • Unlocked drawers

  • Refrigerator/freezer

  • Visible locations

recommended storage solutions

Small Safe

Combination or key lock, fireproof options available

Lockbox

Portable, affordable, various sizes

Locked Cabinet

Dedicated storage with secure lock

Potency Risks

the potency problem

Today's cannabis is significantly more potent than in previous decades. THC concentrations have increased from 3-4% in the 1990s to 15-30% or higher in modern products.

Why This Matters:

  • Higher risk of adverse effects

  • Increased potential for dependency

  • Greater impact on developing brains

  • More severe impairment

Flower

15-25%

 

THC Concentration

Concentrates

60-90%

THC Concentration

Edibles

 

Variable

Delayed, intense effects

health risks of high potency

Short-term Effects:

  • Severe anxiety or panic

  • Paranoia

  • Rapid heart rate

  • Nausea and vomiting

Long-term Effects:

  • Increased addiction risk

  • Cognitive impairment

  • Mental health issues

  • Respiratory problems

Legal Consequences

know the law

While cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Colorado, there are strict regulations and serious consequences for violations.

underage possession

  • Petty offense for first violation

  • $100 fine + substance abuse education

  • Community service requirement

  • Possible license suspension

  • Criminal record implications

Distribution to minors

  • Class 4 felony charge

  • 2-6 years imprisonment

  • $2,000-$500,000 fine

  • Permanent criminal record

  • Mandatory parole period

School zone violations

Possession or use within 1,000 feet of a school carries enhanced penalties:

Increased Fines

Up to double standard penalties​

Mandatory Education

Substance abuse programs required​

School Consequences

Suspension or expulsion possible

Beyond criminal penalties

College & Financial Aid

Drug convictions can affect college admissions and federal financial aid eligibility.

Employment

Criminal records can limit job opportunities and professional licensing.

Housing

Convictions may affect rental applications and housing assistance.

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