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The <a href=\"https:\/\/disabilityfundingcommittee.colorado.gov\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Disability Funding Committee<\/a>&nbsp;will use proceeds from this year\u2019s auction to support innovative new programs that improve quality of life and independence of people with disabilities. Family Voices CO received a grant after the 2021 auction, which was used to launch a pilot program for 12 children experiencing deaf-blindness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis is a fantastic opportunity to provide grant funding to not-for-profit and for-profit organizations that serve people with disabilities. I\u2019m thrilled to continue to support the efforts of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><cite>Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The highest bid in 2021 was \u201dISIT420,\u201d which went for $6,630. \u201dTEGRIDY,\u201d an ode to a fictional weed company on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/colorado-governor-gives-south-park-creators-marijuana-themed-license-plates-honoring-tegridy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado-based comedy South Park<\/a>, generated the most buzz, earning $4,930 after 151 bids.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, The Mile High State set a US record for legal cannabis sales, raking in $2.22 billion in fiscal year 2021. Since legalizing in 2012, the state has collected over $2 billion in tax and fee revenue from $12 billion in sales, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpp.org\/issues\/legalization\/cannabis-tax-revenue-states-regulate-cannabis-adult-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$538.7 million<\/a> going to Colorado public schools as of March 2022, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpp.org\/issues\/legalization\/cannabis-tax-revenue-states-regulate-cannabis-adult-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marijuana Policy Project.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>These are the license plates available for this year\u2019s auction<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>CBD<\/li>\n<li>GOTHEMP<\/li>\n<li>420 *comes with 42O (oh not zero) for half of winning bid.<\/li>\n<li>710<\/li>\n<li>BLUNT<\/li>\n<li>BONGWTR<\/li>\n<li>CANABIS<\/li>\n<li>CO2<\/li>\n<li>DABBING<\/li>\n<li>EDIBLE<\/li>\n<li>GOT OIL<\/li>\n<li>HASH<\/li>\n<li>MRY JANE<\/li>\n<li>MORML<\/li>\n<li>RESIN<\/li>\n<li>TERPENE<\/li>\n<li>THC<\/li>\n<li>TOKER<\/li>\n<li>TRIM<\/li>\n<li>VISINE<\/li>\n<li>WAX<\/li>\n<li>WEED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As independent Colorado outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/marijuana\/days-after-announcing-marijuana-license-plate-auction-colorado-warns-stoned-drivers-13781591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westword pointed out<\/a>, these plates will probably look better on your wall than on your vehicle. Colorado just <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/codot.us\/today-cdot-launches-drug-recognition-expert-training-to-help-identify-impaired-drivers-on-colorado-roads?e=ef15634ad2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">launched a progr<\/a>am on Monday that will help law enforcement recognize weed-impaired drivers. And we already know that some law enforcement agencies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/industry\/jungle-boys-dispensary-raided\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have a habit<\/a> of abusing grey areas about the green to in legal states. <\/p>\n<p>So even though the smell of cannabis alone is no longer solid probable cause for search in Colorado, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national-security\/marijuana-police-probable-cause\/2021\/06\/26\/9d984f8e-d36c-11eb-a53a-3b5450fdca7a_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">several other states<\/a>, you might want to slow your roll before hitting the road with a plate that says \u201cWEED.\u201d The stoner plate auction announcement also came with a stern warning that it\u2019s never a good idea to mix driving with cannabis, highlighting DUI consequences that include a $13,500 fine.<\/p>\n<h2>Cannabis is paying dues across Colorado<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt class=\"wp-image-201096 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bid-on-colorados-weed-themed-license-plates-for-a-good-cause-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bid-on-colorados-weed-themed-license-plates-for-a-good-cause-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bid-on-colorados-weed-themed-license-plates-for-a-good-cause-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bid-on-colorados-weed-themed-license-plates-for-a-good-cause-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Cannabis companies are giving their green to good causes across the state. Almost half of highway sponsorships in the state are supported by legal weed.<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kdvr.com\/2015\/07\/06\/signs-of-the-times-pot-shops-sponsoring-state-highways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> (Fox31)<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFor over a decade, Colorado has been a leader in the cannabis space, bringing bold, innovative and creative businesses to the state,\u201d Gov. Jared Polis (D)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorado.gov\/governor\/news\/7631-colorado-launch-auction-22-cannabis-themed-license-plates-benefit-states-disability#:~:text=Issue%20Progress-,Colorado%20to%20Launch%20Auction%20of%2022%20Cannabis%2DThemed%20License%20Plates,Benefit%20State%27s%20Disability%20Funding%20Committee&amp;text=DENVER%20%E2%80%94%20Today%2C%20Colorado%20launched%20an,EDIBLE%2C%20THC%2C%20and%20CBD.\">said<\/a>&nbsp;in a release about the auction. \u201cThis effort allows us to celebrate Colorado\u2019s mile-high reputation and fund critical projects and programs in our disability community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The winning bidder of each Colorado weed plate will get exclusive rights to a novelty design with the letters\/numbers they choose. Winners can save the rights to their plate for a later date, but they will have to pay registration fees and other costs if they want to show them off on the road. The buyer will also have the right to resell their plate rights through the Colorado Disability Funding Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be surprised to see a bid from the Leafly News team before the auction closes on April 20. We have our eyes on the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.handbid.com\/auctions\/2nd-annual-420-colorado-license-plate-configuration-auction\/item\/420-1236631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">420 tag<\/a>, and the rules say the winner of that plate will have the option to reserve 42O (oh instead of zero) for half the price of the winning bid on 420. We normally wouldn\u2019t show our hand, but we welcome a challenge from any high rollers who don\u2019t mind burning green for a good cause.<\/p>\n<p>Contact the Colorado Disability Funding Coordinator at soc_dfc@state.co.us or 303-900-7600 with any questions before April 20 auction.<\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bid-on-colorados-weed-themed-license-plates-for-a-good-cause.jpg\" alt=\"Leafly Staff's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Leafly Staff<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Leafly is the world\u2019s largest cannabis information resource, empowering people in legal cannabis markets to learn about the right products for their lifestyle and wellness needs. 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