Azzariti, who spent six years in the Marines and served two tours in Iraq, publicly lobbied for the legislation, arguing that it can help veterans like him who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

“I couldn’t be more excited,” Azzariti told the press before the register at Denver’s 3D Cannabis Center officially opened for business. “It’s huge, we’re changing the world.”

After spending abut $60 for an eighth of an ounce of “Bubba Kush” and a pot-laden truffle, he said it was “an absolute honor” to be the first to take advantage of the new law and suggested he may never smoke the marijuana he purchased, but rather frame it for posterity.