Charge | Classification | Penalty |
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Extraction of marijuana concentrate | Level 2 drug felony |
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(Colo. Rev. Stat. CRS 18-18-406.6.) |
It is illegal to knowingly produce marijuana concentrate using an intrinsically dangerous chemicalon property that you own, manage, operate, or otherwise have control over, as well as to permit the production of marijuana concentrate using an intrinsically dangerous substance. This is specifically stated in CRS 18-18-406.6.
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Charge | Classification | Penalty |
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Extraction of marijuana concentrate | Level 2 drug felony |
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(Colo. Rev. Stat. CRS 18-18-406.6.) |
Depending on the particulars of your case, you may be able to successfully refute the allegation that you manufactured marijuana concentrate using a dangerous substance.
Some possible defenses include:
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed pursuant to article 43.3 or 43.4 of title 12, C.R.S., to knowingly manufacture marijuana concentrate using an inherently hazardous substance.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed pursuant to article 43.3 or 43.4 of title 12, C.R.S., who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls the use of any premises to knowingly allow marijuana concentrate to be manufactured on the premises using an inherently hazardous substance.
(3) A person who violates this section commits a level 2 drug felony.
(4) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “inherently hazardous substance” means any liquid chemical, compressed gas, or commercial product that has a flash point at or lower than thirty-eight degrees celsius or one hundred degrees fahrenheit, including butane, propane, and diethyl ether and excluding all forms of alcohol and ethanol.
This charge carries a jail sentence and hefty fines. If you’re facing a conviction for extraction of marijuana concentrate, it’s important to understand that you have rights. A conviction of this nature could jeopardize your future. There may be several legal defenses available in your case. To effectively defend yourself against this charge, you must understand the applicable laws and how they apply to your case.
Marijuana concentrate is marijuana that has undergone chemical or other processing to become very strong.
An “inherently hazardous substance” means any liquid chemical, compressed gas, or commercial product that has a flash point at or lower than 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including butane, propane, and diethyl ether and excluding all forms of alcohol and ethanol.
Any person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls the use of any premises and who is not licensed per articles 43.3 or 43.4 of title 12, C.R.S. is forbidden from knowingly permitting the production of marijuana concentrate using an inherently dangerous substance on their property.