According to the ruling, the Colorado Constitution says that municipal marijuana-related ballot items must appear on general election ballots in even-numbered years. The upcoming April municipal election does not meet those requirements.

Under the Colorado Constitution, ballot measures to prohibit recreational marijuana business may appear only on a general election ballot

An amendment in the Colorado Constitution requires local ballot measures banning recreational marijuana to be during a general election in an even-numbered year.

An El Paso County Judge has issued a ruling on whether or not to allow a ballot issue regarding recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs.