How to apply for a Recreational Marijuana Business License and related resources.
If you would like your email added to the Marijuana routing group, please email LicensingOnline@bouldercolorado.gov with your request and email address.
Locate the Recreational Marijuana Business (RMB) Application Packet in the Recreational Marijuana Business Application Documents section below.
Please note that specific instructions for each application type will be located within the packets.
The method for applying and paying online is unique to the type of application. See the options below.
Renewal, Change of Ownership, Minor Modification, Trade/Business Name Change New, Transfer, Major Modification, Conversion, Co-LocationPlease request a secure folder to upload your application by filling out the License Submissions form. Once submitted, an invoice will be created and can be paid online using the Customer Self Service Portal.
For Renewals, Major Modifications, and New Licenses visit the Schedule a Cannabis License Inspection webpage.
The Regulatory Licensing Division holds virtual application clinics every Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for marijuana license application questions:
Marijuana license applications can be submitted online or mailed in.
Marijuana License renewals must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the license expiration date or a $5,000 late fee is required.
License maintenance applications, such as ownership or officer changes, must be filed at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the proposed change.
Major modifications of premises must be inspected and approved by the city before the modified space may be used for business purposes.
In accordance with Boulder Revised Code Chapter 6-14, Medical Marijuana Business (MMB) owners who are currently compliant are able to file 100 percent conversions, and co-location applications, whether via physical separation or virtual separation, of both MMB and RMB in their current licensed footprint.
MMBs in mixed use development locations with residential units open as of Oct. 22, 2013 are not eligible for the license conversion or co-location processing.
A person may only hold an ownership percentage interest in up to three RMB dispensaries or MMB wellness centers, whether single use or dual use, and there is no limit in the number of licenses which a person may hold an interest in for MIP licenses for MMB/RMB products or Grow locations for either MMB or RMB Greenhouses.
An additional city excise tax of 5 percent was approved by vote for RMB Grow locations and an added city 3.5 percent sales and use tax was approved by vote for RMB dispensary, MIP, and Testing locations. Payment of this city tax will be required for continued RMB license compliance.