First-Time Dispensary Guide: Buying Cannabis in Colorado

New to buying cannabis in Colorado? Here's what to expect at a Fired Cannabis store, from ID to checkout, with the state rules quoted from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

1. Bring a valid ID

"You must present a valid ID proving you're 21 or older," according to CDPHE. Every Fired Cannabis store accepts any valid US government-issued ID, including driver's licenses and state IDs from other states, and US or foreign passports.

2. Know how much you can buy

"Adults over the age of 21 can buy and possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis at a time" (CDPHE). If you're buying edibles or concentrates, ask a budtender how your order counts toward the limit.

3. Browse the menu or order ahead

Each store's full menu is online. Pick a store, add what you want to your order, and pick it up in the store. Our budtenders can walk you through flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles and concentrates. Start with our 11 locations, or go straight to a store near you: 6th Ave, Cherry Creek, Aurora, Lakewood or Glenwood Springs.

4. Pay at pickup

All Fired Cannabis stores take cash and debit card and have an ATM on site. Online orders are paid when you pick up in the store, because Colorado rules don't currently allow paying online in advance.

5. Know where you can use it

"Using Cannabis in any way — smoking, eating or vaping — isn't allowed in public places," including sidewalks, parks, ski resorts, concert venues, businesses, restaurants and common areas (CDPHE).
You can't use cannabis on federal land, including national parks and national forests. That includes ski slopes.
Hotels can ban use on their property.
Denver International Airport prohibits marijuana anywhere on airport property. See our DEN page.

6. Store hours and taxes

Colorado allows retail cannabis businesses to be open only between 8 a.m. and midnight. Five Fired stores stay open until 11:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:45 PM on Friday and Saturday; see late-night hours. Colorado also charges a 15% state retail marijuana sales tax, and local taxes can apply; prices and taxes are shown at checkout.

First-timer questions

What do I need to buy cannabis in Colorado?

You must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Fired Cannabis accepts any valid US government-issued ID, including out-of-state driver's licenses, and US and foreign passports.

How much cannabis can I buy in Colorado?

Adults 21 and older can buy and possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis at a time, according to CDPHE. Ask a budtender how edibles and concentrates count toward your purchase.

Can I pay with a credit card?

Fired Cannabis stores accept cash and debit card, and every store has an ATM on site. Online orders are paid at pickup, because Colorado rules don't currently allow paying online in advance.

Where can I use cannabis in Colorado?

Not in public. Colorado doesn't allow smoking, eating or vaping cannabis in public places such as sidewalks, parks, ski resorts, concert venues, businesses and restaurants, or on federal land. Hotels can also ban use.

What time do Colorado dispensaries open and close?

State law lets retail cannabis businesses open only between 8 a.m. and midnight. Most Fired stores open at 8:00 AM, and five are open until 11:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:45 PM on Friday and Saturday.

For adults 21+ with valid ID. Hours and distances are listed as of September 2026; distances are approximate. Ordering and checkout are on our online shop at shop.firedcannabis.com. Questions: info@firedcannabis.com.