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page 10 Mountains & Mesas Pot Tourism The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has created a whole new class of tourist chasing a new take on the Rocky Mountain High So, this is a story topic I did not imagine myself writing two years ago. Pot. Tourism. But here in 2016, I would be remiss if I did not mention the incredible boom marijuana has injected into the Colorado Tourism industry. And it’s not one you’re going to hear about in most official tourism sources. Cannabis tourism is already a big draw for many Colorado visitors. According to the Denver Business Journal, a Colorado Tourism Office survey recently released showed 48 percent of summer travelers were influenced by legal recreational pot -- even thought the state's $4.5 million tourism ad campaign promoting sprawling backcountry, hot springs and rugged mountains makes no mention of local marijuana outlets. Despite the study's findings, state tourism offices remain unconvinced legal cannabis is contributing to the state's record-setting $18.6 billion tourism revenue, up 7.4 percent from 2013, also a record-setting year. Roughly 7 million out-of-state travelers visit for the state's ski season, out of a total of 71.3 million visitors annually. Critics of advertising Colorado as a stoner haven said any remaining stigma associated with pot smoking could infringe on the state's family-friendly reputation. Marijuana lounges are still illegal in the state, with consumption limited to private homes and hotels, and cannabis-friendly accommodations are difficult to come by. Inquiries about weed retail remain few and far between, according to the Colorado Tourism Office. The resistance has some pot business owners exasperated. They claim tourism offices that refuse to market Colorado's weed-themed attractions are doing taxpayers a disservice and missing an opportunity to give the state a competitive edge this season as travelers start to research ski destinations.
Mountains & Mesas page 11 Despite the controversy, some local tourism boards have quietly begun to embrace the state's growing market for weed tourism, but there are limitations that hold them back from promoting local cannabis retail through more visible means, such as billboards or on the website, because of federal regulations. Some professionals in the marijuana industry, however, say there are avenues tourism officials could take to support cannabis retail, but do not. Tourism offices could work with more hotels, which are legally permitted to host pot smokers, and the chains' national directors to adopt 420-friendly policies. For folks not from Colorado, or who haven’t been paying close attention to the state’s marijuana laws, here is some basic information from the Colorado Pot Guide on what’s legal and where. With the passing of Amendment 64, adults 21 or older in Colorado can legally possess one ounce (28 grams) of marijuana or THC. The way the amendment is worded actually allows for possession of one ounce of THC. This is great news, as in addition to buds (flowers), you can also enjoy many types of concentrated and edible forms of marijuana during your visit. Cannabis seeds are also available for sale in Colorado. You don't need to be a resident, and there isn't any type of registration system. Simply put, as long as you are 21 years or older, you have a constitutional right in Colorado to possess and consume marijuana. You will need a government-issued identification to prove you are 21 years or older, a drivers license or passport should be sufficient. Purchasing Limits Although any adult is allowed to possess up to one ounce, non-residents of Colorado will be restricted to purchasing no more than ¼ ounce (7 grams) in a single transaction. This law was created to prevent visitors from going from one retail store to another and stockpiling marijunana for export. Obviously this law has some grey areas, such as what is a ‘single transaction’ so most recreational stores err on the side of caution and will only serve you once a day. Please remember these restrictions only apply to retail sales, not possession. Since residents and out-of-state visitors are both allowed to possess up to an ounce (28 grams), you could technically visit up to 4 stores in one day and hit your oneounce per person possession limit. Having said that, you can mix and match what you buy (flower, edibles, concentrate), just as long as the total equals seven grams or less for a non resident or 28 grams or less for a Colorado resident. For example, ten 100mg edibles equals one gram, so you could buy five grams of flower and twenty 100mg edibles. Additionally, one gram of concentrate is equivalent to 1 gram of bud, so you could buy two grams of flower, twenty 100mg edibles and three grams of wax or shatter.
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