Colorado: Morgan County Sheriff’s Office: Illegal marijuana grow seized

 Friday, June 26, investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence southwest of Fort Morgan and seized an illegal marijuana growing operation, according to a MCSO news release.

The grow that was seized consisted of 325 marijuana plants worth several hundred thousand dollars.
This was not a “Home Grow” for personal use, the MCSO news release stated.

Shown are some of the 325 marijuana plants worth several hundred thousand dollars that were seized Friday, June 26, by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office from a residence southwest of Fort Morgan. (Morgan County Sheriff’s Office/Courtesy photo)

While Colorado law allows a Colorado resident, over age 21, to grow marijuana in their home, there are restrictions on the number of plants that are allowed and where the plants can be grown.

Coloradans can grow marijuana in their homes for personal use. Up to six plants are allowed per Colorado resident over age 21, with as many as three plants flowering at one time. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, all residences were limited to a maximum of 12 plants unless certain requirements were met.

The MSCO also cautioned people not to forget that counties and municipalities can pass stricter laws. For example, Denver limits a home grow to 12 plants, even if there are three or more adults over age 21 in the residence.

Morgan County does not have any local ordinances, so state law is enforced within the county. Marijuana plants must be kept in an enclosed, locked area that can’t be viewed openly. This means the plants can’t be outside.

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