Under a new law voted in by local residents, it will be legal for anyone aged over 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Drugs paraphernalia such as giant cigarette rolling papers, small pipes and bongs will also be allowed in the resort, which already has a reputation for a lively nightlife.

In a largely symbolic move, people in a ski resort town voted to legalize adult possession of marijuana.

Breckenridge voters passed the measure by a margin of 73 percent. It allows adults over 21 years old to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. The ordinance also removes criminal penalties for the possession of drug paraphernalia.