What Licenses Are Needed To Start A Dispensary In Colorado?

You need to contact the Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement division to start the licensing process. You need two licenses:

1. Local approval: You must apply to MED to get approval to apply for the local license
2. Retail dispensary/medical dispensary license: Retail dispensary is a recreational cannabis store and requires a retail dispensary license. For selling medical marijuana, you need a medical dispensary license. The application fee for both is the same: $4500; the local jurisdiction will charge you $2500. The fee for license renewal is $1800.