Colorado Pot Tourism

[macbill]

Article on the ins and outs of Colorado Highs for tourists:

http://www.fodors.com/news/pot-tourism-how-to-buy-marijuana-in-colorado-10403.html

 

[Snake Plissken]

I would expect heftier fines for taking it back through the airport - especially nowadays. Interstate transportation is usually a pretty serious offense.

 

[MinnBobber]

I would guess that if you board in Denver without being caught and make it back to your home state,
like MN, and they catch you there, you would be in deep trouble.
At our airport, they occasionally have dogs sniffing around....

 

[macbill]

I would guess that if you board in Denver without being caught and make it back to your home state,
like MN, and they catch you there, you would be in deep trouble.
At our airport, they occasionally have dogs sniffing around....

My understanding is the TSA is not looking for drugs; however, if they find them, they just turn you over to whatever Local Law Enforcement jurisdiction you are in. International airports have US Boarder Guards, and they are the ones with dogs. They check international flights. I've read that domestic flights are not often dog-checked. It's too cost prohibitive. I don't know. I can't imagine should your goodies not have been found in Denver on the way home, then you will probably not be scrutinized at home base (they hurry so to get the bags out to the carousels).

But, to answer your question, if they found it somehow back in your home state, they would turn you over to local law enforcement, and whatever the law in home state prevails.

 

[MinnBobber]

I know someone that is a "mobile information person" at our airport. They walk around and answer passenger questions.
They regularly see sniffer dogs just walking around the airport. Knowing that, I'd be very paranoid about bringing in MJ in checked baggage or carryon.
You probably would not get caught but.....

 

[grokit]

Coming Soon To Colorado: Wolfgang And Weed


The Colorado Symphony's Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver last summer. If you squint, you can see a cloud of something that's probably not pot smoke.

Colorado Symphony patrons — if they aren't already — are about to have the option of being Rocky Mountain high. (click for more)

 

[Paperback Writer]

@grokit That would make for a great evening!

 

[Crohnie]

As a professional classical musician, that's my idea of HEAVEN!

 

[Severmore]

The people running my state (those in the minority) have struck again...

Reefer madness everywhere.

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25723815/denver-asks-colorado-symphony-call-off-bring-your

I really hope the CSO doesn't cave. We'll see.

 

[grokit]

"Call off the events, or risk violating state and city laws barring public pot smoking and consumption of edible marijuana."

You would think the separate smoking lounge would be private enough.

Perhaps they could start a pro-cannabis symphonic booster club,
complete with "members-only" events so they wouldn't be public

 

[grokit]

I really hope the CSO doesn't cave.

They caved

Colorado Symphony Forced to Cancel Cannabis Concert

May 09, 2014

The Colorado Symphony’s plans to hold three fundraising concerts where attendees could smoke marijuana on an enclosed patio at a private art gallery are being cancelled, due to warnings that the event could be in violation of state law.

 

[Severmore]

Sad day...yet the future is bright!

 

[Severmore]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/denver-accepts-tweaks-pot-themed-concerts-23716181

Things are looking up... a little at least. How do I get on this invite list?

Sorry for the double post.

 

[macbill]

No Arrests Yet Made at Denver Airport for Pot

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25817280/despite-ban-no-marijuana-seized-and-no-citations

 

[macbill]

It makes more sense to mail surplus to yourself.

 

[Crohnie]

Gotta give it up for Governor Hickenlooper. Even though he "hates the experiment", he has said he will "respect the will of the people."

 

[macbill]

Great Newsletter for Colorado Pot tourism: from the Denver Post

http://www.thecannabist.co/

http://www.denverpost.com/marijuana...creational-marijuana-sales-taxes-boomed-april

 

[MinnBobber]

Great Newsletter for Colorado Pot tourism: from the Denver Post

http://www.thecannabist.co/

http://www.denverpost.com/marijuana...creational-marijuana-sales-taxes-boomed-april

Yes, lawsuit to reduce CO huge rec MJ tax. Law said rec MJ would be taxed comparable to liquor tax and it is much higher. Go get um!!

 

[CarolKing]

Denver International Airport is suffering through one of its busiest weeks of the year as Thanksgiving travelers jam the ticket and security lines, baggage claims and cab stands, and the restaurants and souvenir shops. And while their suitcases may be full of warm sweaters, early holiday presents and leftover pie, travelers won't be able to find many last-minute marijuana-themed souvenirs while they're waiting for a delayed flight.


And soon, DIA may not allow the sale of any pot-themed merchandise at all.

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Folks will just buy their pot flops at the stores before they leave for the airport. It said that you could buy a shot glass with an emblem of the Colorado flag on it. Come on people.
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