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License information

Marijuana Cultivation licenses in Colorado are regulated by the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) of the Department of Revenue. The state provides separate licensing pathways for medical and retail (recreational) cultivation.  Businesses must obtain both a state and local license before they can legally operate.

License types

  • Business Operator
  • Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility
  • Medical Marijuana Products Manufacturing
  • Medical Marijuana Testing Facility
  • Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility
  • Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturing
  • Retail Marijuana Testing Facility
  • Research and Development
  • Transporter
  • Accelerator

Checklists and forms

Apply for a Marijuana Business License - From the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED).  For ADA standards please complete the application via the fillable PDF format and submit a typed and signed application back to our office.

Marijuana Cultivation Application and Checklist 2026 (PDF)