Last verified: April 4, 2026
Flavor Ban Status
partial banDenver flavor ban (voters reaffirmed Jan 2026 with ~70% approval). 14 municipalities have local bans.
Delta-8 / Hemp Status
bannedProhibited
Kratom Status
regulated kcpaKCPA enacted
Vape Tax
62% MFG price (2026 rate)
Tobacco Tax
1.94
License Required
YesCO DOR
License Cost
$25/yr
PMTA Directory Required
NoMinimum Purchase Age
21+
all_tobacco_products
Statewide: Raised tobacco purchase age locality authority. Most restrictions are local. State prohibits certain additives. Major impact is through local ordinances.
Effective: 1/1/2024
all_tobacco_products
Voters approved comprehensive flavored tobacco ban including menthol. Reaffirmed in Jan 2026 special election with approximately 70% support. 14th Colorado municipality to approve a flavor ban. Covers all tobacco/vape/nicotine products.
Effective: 1/1/2024
all_tobacco_products
All flavored tobacco products banned within city limits.
Effective: 9/1/2021
all_tobacco_products
One of the earliest Colorado local flavor bans.
Effective: 1/1/2020
all_tobacco_products
14th Colorado municipality to approve a flavor ban.
Effective: 9/1/2025