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CANNABIS CULTIVATOR LICENSE

The holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator license is permitted to cultivate, harvest, dry/trim, and cure cannabis. They may hold an Adult-Use Cannabis Processor license and a Cannabis Distributor license. They may NOT hold a cannabis retail dispensary or a cannabis consumption lounge license.

CANNABIS PROCESSOR LICENSE

A holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Processor license is permitted to buy, store, and process cannabis (i.e. perform cannabis extraction or the infusion into edible cannabis products). They may also sell cannabis products to licensed distributors. A holder of a cannabis processor license can only hold one cultivator, processor and distributor license that allows for the distribution of their own products. They may not own or hold any interest in the cannabis retail license tier. Click below to learn more about how to get a grow license in your state.

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CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARY LICENSE

A holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary license is permitted to buy cannabis products to licensed Adult-Use Cannabis Distributors and sell to the public in their Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary store. Click the button below to learn how to get a weed license in your state.

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CANNABIS TRANSPORT LICENSE

A cannabis transport license allows the licensee to transport cannabis and cannabis products between licensed cannabis businesses within a state. Permitted activities include: Transporting cannabis and cannabis products between licensed cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, testing laboratories, and retail dispensaries. Ensuring that all cannabis and cannabis products are transported in compliance with state and local regulations, including proper labeling, packaging, and tracking requirements. Ensuring that all cannabis and cannabis products are transported safely and securely.

CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGE

A holder of an Adult-Use Cannabis Processor license is permitted to buy, store, and process cannabis (i.e. perform cannabis extraction or the infusion into edible cannabis products). They may also sell cannabis products to licensed distributors. A holder of a cannabis processor license can only hold one cultivator, processor and distributor license that allows for the distribution of their own products. They may not own or hold any interest in the cannabis retail license tier. Click below to learn more about how to get a grow license in your state.

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CANNABIS ANALYTICAL TESTING LICENSE

A cannabis analytical testing license allows the licensee to conduct laboratory testing of cannabis and cannabis products to determine their potency, purity, and quality. This license typically permits the licensee to perform the following activities: Testing cannabis and cannabis products for the presence of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, as well as terpenes, flavonoids, and other chemical compounds. Testing cannabis and cannabis products for contaminants, such as pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbiological organisms.

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Colorado Cannabis Licensing
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Pre-License Services

CannDelta can help you determine the right location for your cannabis facility or your site. Popular services include: Site Suitability, Regulatory Due Diligence, Leases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Audits, Floor Plan Design and Site Layout, Process Flow, Physical Security, and more. All of these services are standard in our turn-key cannabis application packages for new applicants.

Get help with turn-key licensing cannabis application. CannDelta will assist you with obtaining permits and provide consulting support for all cannabis license types.

CannDelta writes customized SOPs, and will train your team on industry best-practices and regulations. This includes training for Quality Management Systems (QMS), Deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) reports, regulatory audits, and cannabis security protocols.

We can create customized business plans to help forecast your company’s success and predict when you will receive a return on your investment. Our plans contain pitch decks & customized logos, branding, and a marketing plan.

LIcense application Types

A medical cannabis cultivator license allows for the holder to acquire, grow, cultivate, and harvest medical cannabis in an indoor, enclosed, locked, and secure area. The terms “cannabis cultivator”, “cultivator”, or “micro-cultivator” also have the same meaning.

A medical cannabis processor license allows the registered holder to acquire cannabis from a medical cannabis cultivation facility or other cannabis processing facility, manufacture cannabis products, extract cannabinoids or concentrate cannabis, and sell cannabis to a medical cannabis transportation entity, cannabis testing facility, or cannabis research facility. Synonyms for a medical cannabis processor include cannabis processing facilities, processors, or cannabis processors.

 

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Colorado Cannabis Licenses

On November 6, 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64, legalizing the use and regulation of recreational cannabis. Two years later, Colorado started issuing licenses, and since then, the cannabis business in Colorado has boomed. Sales have increased every year since the market opened in 2014, and they show no signs of stopping. Even the economic slowdown COVID-19 pandemic caused could not slow the industry down. In fact, cannabis sales in 2020 increased 25% to $2.19 billion when compared to 2019. If you’re looking to get involved in this lucrative industry, we have some helpful information for you below; keep reading to learn more!

There are eight types of cannabis business licenses available in Colorado; four recreational licenses and four are medicinal licenses. A business can hold both a recreational license and a medical license, but will have to apply for each one separately.

 

Cannabis (Marijuana) Dispensary

Dispensaries are divided into two types, a retail or recreational dispensary, where customers at least assuming they at least 21 years old, and having a valid form of government ID like a driver’s license or a passport, can purchase cannabis and a medical dispensary, where customers require medical cannabis card to make purchases. While medical cards can technically be acquired by individuals over 18 but below 21, it is important to note that businesses selling both medical and recreational cannabis at a single location cannot sell to anyone younger than 21 at that location.

Cannabis Cultivation Facility

These businesses grow and cultivate cannabis for sale to marijuana stores or product manufacturers but cannot sell directly to consumers. A cultivation license allows such businesses to cultivate, prepare and package cannabis. Operating one of these businesses requires significant horticultural knowledge and typically requires material capital investments.

 

 

Cannabis Product Manufacturer

Manufacturers are allowed to purchase cannabis and incorporate it into new products, like edibles and oil. These products are then sold to dispensaries which sell them to consumers. Cannabis product manufacturing requires a separate license and is subject to additional regulations including regular testing of the product.

 

Cannabis Transporter

Businesses (or individuals) can be separately licensed to transport cannabis from one business to another, like from a Cultivation Facility to a Products Manufacturer. In addition, Colorado has recently began issuing retail cannabis delivery licenses pursuant to which delivery directly to homes and businesses will be permitted.

 

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Cannabis Licenses in Colorado

Like all businesses, a cannabis-focused enterprise needs to first pick and name and incorporate with the Colorado Secretary of State. Cannabis companies can use any form of entity incorporate available in Colorado including corporations, limited liability companies, or limited liability partnerships. The choice of entity type could have significant legal and tax implications so we recommend speaking with one of Newburn Law’s experienced business lawyers prior to taking this step.

A consideration unique to licensed marijuana businesses in Colorado is that the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (“MED”) must be kept up to date on any changes made to the trade name or any DBA (doing business as) a business may undertake.

Before submitting any applications to the MED, a prospective cannabis business should have already:

  • established a business entity with the Colorado Secretary of State;
  • applied for (and received) a Federal Taxpayer ID;
  • entered into relevant corporate governance documents;
  • created an organizational chart setting forth ownership percentages;
  • if applicable, be prepared to provide proof of possession of the real estate where the business will operate, including:
    • facility diagrams with plans for the licensed premise;
    • security and surveillance; and
    • a copy of the local license application.

Business Fees in Colorado

To get started in the cannabis industry, a business is going to need a substantial amount of capital. To apply for the Regulated Marijuana Business License, for example, a business will already need to possess the property where the business will be located, which could be a costly endeavor. In addition, it will also need to pay several fees to state and local governments, among them are:

  • Business Entity fee: $50 – This fee is paid to the Colorado Department of State to register your business organization, be it a corporation, LLC, or Limited Partnership
  • Marijuana Occupational License Application Fee: $100 – This fee is paid to MED when submitting your application for a Marijuana Occupational License
  • Regulated Marijuana Business License Application Fees: Depends – This fee is paid to MED when submitting your Regulated Marijuana Business License application. The fees vary based on the license you seek:
    • Medical Marijuana Store License: $7,000
    • Medical Marijuana Products Manufacturer License: $2,500
    • Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility Class 1 License (up to 500 plants): $2,500. Fees increase as the number of plants does.
    • Medical Marijuana Transporter License: $5,400
    • Retail Marijuana Store License: $7,000
    • Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer License: $6,500
    • Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility Tier 1 License (up to 1,800 plants): $6,500. Fees increase as the number of plants does
    • Retail Marijuana Transporter License: $5,400

These are just the initial license fees. Each license needs to be renewed annually.

 

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