Blog · Mar 4, 2025

The Bill That Could Kill Legal Weed in CO: SB 25-076

Colorado SB 25-076:

The Bill That Could Kill Legal Weed in Colorado

Hey Best Buds fam,

We need to talk about something serious—something that could shake up Colorado’s cannabis scene in a really bad way. It’s called Senate Bill 25-076 (SB 76 for short), and if it passes, it could push more cannabis into the black market, crush legal dispensaries, and make it harder than ever to compete with other states.

Yeah, we know… more government overreach? In the cannabis industry? Shocking.

But for real—this bill is bad news, and here’s why you should care.

What Is SB 25-076?

In simple terms, this bill adds even more restrictive regulations to an already overregulated industry. If you thought the rules were strict now, this would make it even harder for dispensaries and cultivators to survive.

Think about it like this: Imagine your favorite pizza place has to pay extra fees, follow crazy rules no other restaurants do, and constantly jump through hoops just to keep selling slices. At some point, they either close down or raise their prices so high that people start making their own pizza at home (or getting it from ahem “underground” sources).

That’s exactly what’s happening to weed in Colorado if this bill passes.

Age & Product Restrictions: A Recipe for Disaster

One of the worst parts of this bill? It bans the sale of certain cannabis products to adults aged 25 and younger.

Here’s what that means:

❌ If you’re 21-25, you won’t be able to buy marijuana products with THC over 10% – That’s right, even though you’re legally an adult and can buy alcohol, the state thinks you shouldn’t be allowed to choose your own cannabis products.

❌ Flavored inhalable products? Gone. – If you enjoy flavored vapes, infused pre-rolls, or any inhaled cannabis with added flavors, say goodbye. This ban doesn’t just target kids (who are already prohibited from buying cannabis); it punishes responsible adult consumers too.

Why This Is a Problem:

🔥 It pushes young adults to the black market. – Restricting THC levels for 21-25-year-olds will just drive them to buy stronger, unregulated products from unlicensed sellers.

🔥 It makes no sense. – If you can vote, serve in the military, and buy liquor at 21, why should you be treated differently when it comes to cannabis?

🔥 It hurts small businesses. – These restrictions will drive customers away from legal dispensaries, further crippling an already struggling industry.

How This Bill Hurts YOU

💨 Higher Prices – More regulations mean higher costs for dispensaries, and guess who ends up paying for it? Yep, you.

🚫 Fewer Dispensaries – Small businesses will struggle to stay open, and that means fewer places to grab your favorite bud.

📉 A Bigger Black Market – When legal weed becomes too expensive or hard to get, people start buying untested, unregulated products from sketchy sources.

🏁 Colorado Falls Behind Other States – While other states like Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Michigan keep cannabis business-friendly, Colorado keeps making it harder to compete. That means significantly fewer job opportunities and less innovation here at home.

👎 More Government Control – Every time Colorado adds another layer of red tape, it makes it harder for cannabis businesses to operate. If this keeps up, big corporations will take over, and your favorite local dispensaries are unlikely to survive.

We Need to Fight Back

Colorado has been a leader in cannabis for years, but bad laws like SB 76 are threatening everything we’ve built. We need to stand up and let lawmakers know that we won’t sit back and let them kill the industry.

The good news? You can do something about it. Click the link below and share your opinion—it takes just a minute, and every voice counts.

➡ Click here to submit your opinion

Remote Testimony Signup

Unsure how to submit testimony or need help?  Call 303-866-3521 or email  committees.lcs.ga@coleg.gov.

This allows you to submit a written statement or a video on your feelings.

Let’s keep Colorado cannabis thriving, not just surviving. Stay lifted, stay informed, and let’s fight for the industry we love.

#SaveColoradoCannabis #Bestbudsco

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