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A. It is unlawful for any person twenty-one (21) years of age and over to knowingly possess more than one (1) ounce of marijuana as defined in Article XVIII, Section 16(2)(f) of the Colorado Constitution. A person who possesses not more than two (2) ounces of marijuana commits a noncriminal municipal offense. A person who possesses more than two (2) ounces of marijuana but not more than six (6) ounces of marijuana commits a Class A municipal offense.

B. During any trial for a violation of subsection (A) of this section, any container with labeling indicating the contents of the container is admissible into evidence, and the information contained on the label on the container is admissible into evidence and is not hearsay. A jury or a judge, whichever is appropriate, may consider the information upon the label in determining whether the contents of the container were composed in whole or in part of marijuana or marijuana concentrate.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or preclude prosecution for any offense pursuant to Article 43.3 or 43.4 of Title 12, C.R.S., except as provided in such Articles.

D. The qualitative result of a drug test or tests performed by or on behalf of a law enforcement agency with relevant jurisdiction shall be admissible at the trial of any person charged with a violation of subsection (A) of this section upon a showing that the device or devices used to conduct such test or tests have been approved as accurate in detecting drugs by the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. (Ord. 655 §2, 2013)