Basis and Purpose - 2-145
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), 44-10-308(5); 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. The purpose of these rules is to establish fees required for applications, renewals, licenses fees, permits, and other fees required to accompany applications and submissions to the Division by Social Equity Licensees.
A.When Reduced Fees Apply. Reduced fees apply to Licensees who have been found suitable as a Social Equity Licensee pursuant to Rule 2-235(B.5) or (B.6) under the following circumstances:1. The first Owner Entity initial finding of suitability application submitted by the Social Equity Licensee;2. The first and second initial Regulated Marijuana Business License applications submitted by the Licensee;3. The first and second initial delivery permit applications submitted by the Licensee (if applicable);4. The first renewal after July 1, 2023 of any two Regulated Marijuana Business Licenses issued;5. The first renewal after July 1, 2023 of any two delivery permits issued;6. The first renewal after July 1, 2023 of one Owner Entity License issued; and7. The first renewal after July 1, 2023 of one Owner License issued.B.Requests for a Finding of Suitability and Owner License - Initial Application and Renewal Fees. The following fees apply to all proposed Owners, including natural persons and Entities.1.Requests for Finding of Suitability Fees. a.Application Fees. Upon a request for a finding of suitability, the Applicant must submit a total fee reflecting an application fee, as follows: 2-145(B)(1)(a) 1
License Type | Due at Submission of Request for Finding of Suitability |
Controlling Beneficial Owner - Natural Person - Social Equity | $720.00 |
Controlling Beneficial Owner - Owner Entity | $170.00 |
b.License Fees. Upon application submission to associate a finding of suitability to a Regulated Marijuana Business License, the Applicant must submit a total fee reflecting a license fee, as follows: 2-145(B)(1)(b) 1
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Controlling Beneficial Owner - Owner License - Social Equity Licensee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Controlling Beneficial Owner - Owner Entity | $0.00 | $0.00 |
c.When Fees Are Due.i. The application fee must be submitted with the request for finding of suitability or application.ii. The first payment must be submitted with the application to associate a finding of suitability to a Regulated Marijuana Business License, such as an application for a new Regulated Marijuana Business License pursuant to Rule 2-220 or a Change of Controlling Beneficial Owner application pursuant to Rule 2-245.iii. 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.iv. Failure to 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, and revocation of the License.2.Owner License Renewal. Upon application to renew an Owner License or Owner Entity License, the Applicant must submit fees, as follows: 2-145(B)(2) 3
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Controlling Beneficial Owner - Owner License - Social Equity Licensee | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Controlling Beneficial Owner - Owner Entity | $165.00 | $165.00 |
a.When Fees Are Due. The application and License fees reflected in this Rule must be paid as follows. i. The first payment must be submitted with the application.ii. 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.iii. Failure to 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, and revocation of the License.C.Retail Marijuana Business - Initial and Renewal Application and License Fees. 1.Initial Application and License Fees. 2-145(C)(1) 1
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Retail Marijuana Store | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 |
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 |
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility - Tier 1 (1-1,800 plants) | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 |
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility | $685.00 | $685.00 |
Retail Marijuana Transporter | $840.00 | $840.00 |
Retail Marijuana Business Operator | $895.00 | $895.00 |
Marijuana Hospitality Business | $475.00 | $475.00 |
Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Business | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 |
2.Renewal Application and License Fees. 2-145(C)(2) 1
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Retail Marijuana Store | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility: | | |
Tier 1 (1 - 1,800 Plants) | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Tier 2 (1,801 - 3,600 Plants) | $895.00 | $895.00 |
Tier 3 (3,601 - 6,000 Plants) | $1,160.00 | $1,160.00 |
Tier 4 (6,001 - 10,200 Plants) | $1,635.00 | $1,635.00 |
Tier 5 (10,201 - 13,800 Plants) | $2,365.00 | $2,365.00 |
Expanded Production Management (The amount shown is charged in addition to the Tier 5 fee for each additional 3,600 plants after Tier 5) | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Retail Marijuana Transporter | $820.00 | $820.00 |
Retail Marijuana Business Operator | $845.00 | $845.00 |
Marijuana Hospitality Business | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Business | $635.00 | $635.00 |
3.When Fees Are Due. The application and License fees reflected in this Rule must be paid as follows. a. The first payment must be submitted with the application.b. 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.c. Failure to timely submit the second payment shall result in disciplinary action, which may include an administrative action, fine, suspension, and revocation of the License.D.Medical Marijuana Business - Initial and Renewal Application and License Fees. 1.Initial Application and License Fees. 2-145(D)(1) 1
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Medical Marijuana Store | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 |
Medical Marijuana Products Manufacturer | $790.00 | $790.00 |
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility - Class 1 (1-500 plants) | $790.00 | $790.00 |
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility | $790.00 | $790.00 |
Medical Marijuana Transporter | $920.00 | $920.00 |
Medical Marijuana Business Operator | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 |
Marijuana Research and Development Facility | $790.00 | $790.00 |
2.Renewal Application and License Fees. 2-145(D)(2) 1
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Medical Marijuana Store | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Medical Marijuana Products Manufacturer | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility: | | |
Class 1 (1-500 plants) | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Class 2 (501-1,500 plants) | $895.00 | $895.00 |
Class 3 (1,501-3,000 plants) | $1,315.00 | $1,315.00 |
Expanded Production Management (The amount shown is charged in addition to the Class 3 fee for each class of 3,000 plants over Class 3) | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility | $635.00 | $635.00 |
Medical Marijuana Transporter | $820.00 | $820.00 |
Medical Marijuana Business Operator | $845.00 | $845.00 |
Marijuana Research and Development Facility | $635.00 | $635.00 |
3.When Fees Are Due. The application and License fees reflected in this Rule must be paid as follows. a. The first payment must be submitted with the application.b. 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.c. Failure to timely submit the second payment shall result in disciplinary action, which may include an administrative action, fine, suspension, and revocation of the License.E.Delivery Permit Fees.2-145(E) 1
License Type | 1st Payment Due at Application | 2nd Payment Due 12 months prior to expiration |
Delivery Permit | $1,365.00 | $1,365.00 |
Delivery Permit Renewal | $685.00 | $685.00 |
1.When Fees Are Due. The fees reflected in this Rule must be paid as follows.a. The first payment must be submitted with the application.b. The second payment must be submitted at least twelve (12) months prior to the permit expiration date, unless otherwise mandated by the State Licensing Authority or the Division.c. Failure to 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, and revocation of the License.47 CR 21, November 10, 2024, effective 12/4/2024