Marijuana

Department of Revenue (DOR),  DOR Marijuana Enforcement Division

The Colorado MED is a statutory division located within the Colorado Department of Revenue. The Division is the state agency charged with the responsibility to license and enforce laws pertaining to the Colorado cannabis industry.

MED Headquarter Office

All Mail & Correspondence directed here

1697 Cole Blvd. #200

Lakewood, CO 80401

303-866-3330

Northern Regional Office

275 South Main Street, Suite 101

Longmont, CO 80501

303-866-2274

Southern Regional Office

Mailing Address
PO Box 15128

Colorado Springs, CO 80935

719-570-5622

 

Important Information

1. Complete the MED Regulated Marijuana Business License Application

The application can be found below as well as a link to the MED website

2.  Include all applicable Findings of Suitability Applications 

3. Pay Application Fee

4.  Pay Local Jurisdiction Fees

Payment must be made in a separate form

5. Including Supporting Documentation

See the MED website for specific examples of where additional paperwork might be required

1. Submit Application

This will be specific for the type of owner in question - Natural Person or Owner Entity

2. Submit Identification

Must include a copy of driver license or Colorado ID card.

3. Finger Prints

You must have your fingerprints taken prior to submitting your application. During this time, the MED will not be offering in-office fingerprint services. Applicants may have fingerprints taken using a third-party vendor. When submitting your application, please include a copy of your receipt showing you completed your fingerprints by visiting one of the following providers:

4. Pay Application Fee

MED will not process an application without payment included in the application. See the MED website for payment options.

Applications may be submitted to the LAKEWOOD OFFICE ONLY:

  • Mail-In: Marijuana Enforcement Division
    1697 Cole Blvd., Suite 200
    Lakewood, CO 80401
  • Dropped-Off: MED's Lakewood Office will provide a secure receptacle for applicants to drop-off their new owner license applications from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays until further notice.

 

FAQs

Yes.  Both agencies run their background checks.

 

External Resources

Colorado Cannabis

Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement Division

MED - Licensing Information 

Colorado Municipal League - Marijuana Resources

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