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Colorado Public Cannabis Use (2026)

Restricted: Using cannabis in public is illegal in Colorado: smoking, eating, and vaping it are all prohibited in public places and on federal land.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Public Cannabis Use in states bordering Colorado

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaRestricted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Arizona, and smoking it in public places or open spaces is unlawful.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: azdhs.gov · Full Arizona rule →
KansasRestricted
Cannabis use is illegal in Kansas — there is no legal cannabis consumption, public or private.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ksrevisor.gov · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaConditional
Nebraska does not permit cannabis use in public, and it has no adult-use program.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: lcc.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
New MexicoRestricted
New Mexico does not permit cannabis use in public — consume it in private settings, away from public view.
Verified Oct 14, 2026 · Source: rld.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaConditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Oklahoma, and medical use is restricted to private settings.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
UtahConditional
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Utah: it is prohibited in public places, in vehicles, and on federal property, and smoking is prohibited entirely. Vaping flower and non-smokable forms are allowed in private.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: medicalcannabis.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WyomingRestricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in Wyoming — all cannabis use is illegal.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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