1 Colo. Code Regs. § 212-3-2-115

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 1 CCR 212-3-2-115 - Regulated Marijuana Business Initial Application & License Fees

Basis and Purpose - 2-115

The statutory basis for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-10-103, 44-10-202(1) (b), 44-10-202(1)(c), 44-10-202(1)(e), 44-10-203(1)(k), 44-10-203(1)(i), 44-10-203(2)(b), 44-10-203(2)(h), 44-10-203(2)(q), 44-10-203(2)(w), 44-10-203(2)(dd)(XII), 44-10-303(2)(b), 44-10-310(7), 44-10-313, 44-10-401, 44-10-801, 44-10-802, 44-10-803, 44-10-1201, 44-10-1202, C.R.S. Authority also exists in the Colorado Constitution at Article XVIII, Subsection 16(5)(a)(II). The purpose of these rules is to establish fees required for applications, renewals, licenses, permits, and other fees required to accompany applications and submissions to the Division.

A.Levels. The following levels apply to Regulated Marijuana Businesses with direct Controlling Beneficial Owners, which includes but is not limited to natural persons, Owner Entities, Publicly Traded Companies, Trusts, Qualified Institutional Investors and Qualified Private Funds. This does not include indirect Controlling Beneficial Owners of the licensed Regulated Marijuana Business, in accordance with Rules 2-235(A)(2)(a) and 2-235(B)(1)(b). The levels are:

1. Level 1: One (1) to four (4) Controlling Beneficial Owners.

2. Level 2: Five (5) to nine (9) Controlling Beneficial Owners.

3. Level 3: Ten (10) or more Controlling Beneficial Owners.

B.Medical Marijuana Businesses. The following fees apply to an application for a new Medical Marijuana Business license.

2-115(B) 1

License Type	1st Payment Due at Application	2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration
Medical Marijuana Store
Level 1	$8,460.00	$8,460.00
Level 2	$12,710.00	$12,710.00
Level 3	$16,910.00	$16,910.00
Medical Marijuana Products Manufacturer
Level 1	$3,210.00	$3,210.00
Level 2	$4,835.00	$4,835.00
Level 3	$6,410.00	$6,410.00
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility - Class 1 (1-500 plants)
Level 1	$3,210.00	$3,210.00
Level 2	$4,835.00	$4,835.00
Level 3	$6,410.00	$6,410.00
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility
Level 1	$3,210.00	$3,210.00
Level 2	$4,835.00	$4,835.00
Level 3	$6,410.00	$6,410.00
Medical Marijuana Transporter	$3,625.00	$3,625.00
Medical Marijuana Business Operator
Level 1	$4,200.00	$4,200.00
Level 2	$6,300.00	$6,300.00
Level 3	$8,400.00	$8,400.00
Marijuana Research and Development Facility
Level 1	$3,210.00	$3,210.00
Level 2	$4,835.00	$4,835.00
Level 3	$6,410.00	$6,410.00

C.Retail Marijuana Businesses. The following fees apply to an application for a new Retail Marijuana Business license.

1.State Licensing Authority Fees. See subparagraph (C)(2) for the separate fees required to be submitted to the Division with an application for a new Retail Marijuana Business license.

2-115(C)(1) 1

License Type	1st Payment Due at Application	2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration
Retail Marijuana Store
Level 1	$3,120.00	$5,620.00
Level 2	$5,960.00	$8,460.00
Level 3	$8,740.00	$11,240.00
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer
Level 1	$2,440.00	$4,940.00
Level 2	$4,910.00	$7,410.00
Level 3	$7,370.00	$9,870.00
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility - Tier 1 (1-1,800 plants)
Level 1	$2,440.00	$4,940.00
Level 2	$4,910.00	$7,410.00
Level 3	$7,370.00	$9,870.00
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility
Level 1	$2,100.00	$3,150.00
Level 2	$3,415.00	$4,465.00
Level 3	$4,725.00	$5,775.00
Retail Marijuana Transporter	$3,075.00	$3,600.00
Retail Marijuana Business Operator
Level 1	$3,100.00	$4,150.00
Level 2	$4,935.00	$5,985.00
Level 3	$6,720.00	$7,770.00
Marijuana Hospitality Business	$1,420.00	$2,470.00
Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Business	$5,745.00	$8,245.00

2.Local Portion of Application Fee. In addition to the fees in subparagraph (1) of this Rule, an Applicant must submit a separate check made out to the local jurisdiction as follows:

2-115(C)(2) 3

License Type	Application Fee Due at Application
Retail Marijuana Store	$2,500.00
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer	$2,500.00
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility	$2,500.00
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility	$1,050.00
Retail Marijuana Transporter	$525.00
Retail Marijuana Business Operator	$1,050.00
Marijuana Hospitality Business	$1,050.00
Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Business	$2,500.00

D.When Fees Are Due. The application and License fees reflected in this Rule must be paid as follows.

1. The first payment must be submitted with the application.

2. The second payment must be submitted at least twelve (12) months prior to the License expiration date, unless otherwise mandated by the State Licensing Authority or the Division.

3. Failure to timely submit the second payment at least twelve (12) months prior to expiration shall result in disciplinary action, which may include an administrative action, fine, suspension, or revocation of the License.

1 CCR 212-3-2-115

47 CR 21, November 10, 2024, effective 12/4/2024