A. Except as described in § 18-1-711, C.R.S., a person who openly and publicly displays, consumes, or uses two (2) ounces or less of marijuana, as defined in Article XVIII, Section 16(2)(f) of the Colorado Constitution, commits a noncriminal municipal offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine as set forth in Appendix A of this code and up to twenty-four (24) hours of useful public service. The open and public display, consumption, or use of more than two (2) ounces of marijuana or any amount of marijuana concentrate shall be deemed possession thereof and a violation, and shall be punished as provided for in this chapter or in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

B. As used in this section, “openly” means occurring or existing in a manner that is unconcealed, undisguised, or obvious.

C. As used in this section, “publicly” means occurring or existing in a public place; or occurring or existing in any outdoor location on private nonresidential property where the consumption of marijuana is clearly observable from a public place; or occurring or existing in any outdoor location on private residential property where the consumption of marijuana is clearly observable from a public street, highway, or sidewalk. (Ord. 655 §2, 2013; Amended Ord. 715 §2 (Exh. A), 2017; Amended Ord. 737 §2, 2017)