Cannabis Status: Open
One of the first states in the country to embrace legal cannabis, Colorado has become one of the largest hubs for cannabis business in the country. Colorado legalized medical cannabis uses in 2000 and subsequently made adult-use cannabis legal all the way back in 2012 and has one of the most established and wide-spread cannabis markets in the country.
With a variety of license types available, and a long established marketplace and clientele, including a robust canna-tourism industry, Colorado is one of the most cannabis friendly states in the country.
Name: Colorado
Population: 5.759 million
Median Income: $73,331
Cannabis Uses: Medical and Adult-Use Retail, Cultivation, Hospitality (Consumption Lounges), Operator, Manufacturing, Testing, and Transportation
State Cannabis Overview: Colorado has been open for a diverse array of adult-use and medical license types for years. It has long been one of the most open and cannabis friendly states in the country.