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Marijuana in Broomfield
NOTICE
PURSUANT TO THE MARIJUANA ORDINANCE NO. 2181
The following have submitted a complete application for a Marijuana Retail/Medical License with the City and County of Broomfield.
Applicant Name | Proposed Location | Trade Name | Type of Business | Application Link |
Centroid Holdings Inc. | 300 Alter St. | Terrapin Care Station | Retail | |
Double Brow LLC | 4179 W. 120th Ave. | Star Buds | Retail | |
Fireplace Broomfield LLC | 291 Flatiron Crossing Dr, Unit B | N/A | Retail & Medical | |
LPCD LLC | 4490 W 121st Ave Suite 8 | The Dab | Retail & Medical | |
Palisade Park JV | 16801 Galapago Pl | 4 and 20 | Retail | |
RJJ Broomfield, LLC | 6470 W. 120th Ave., Ste. D1-3 | Native Roots | Retail & Medical |
Public review and comment will begin December 5, 2022 and close January 13, 2023 at 5 p.m. To review and comment on an application visit www.broomfieldvoice.com/marijuana.
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Pre-Approval Application for Zoning
Pre-approval is required as part of the application and needs to be completed prior to submitting the Broomfield Marijuana Business Application with the City Clerk's office.
Click here for the Retail/Medical Marijuana Preliminary Determination of Location Eligibility.
Click here to view a map of eligible locations.
Marijuana Business License Applications and Public Comment Process
Marijuana Business License Application
Broomfield Marijuana Business License Applications will be accepted electronically from October 1, 2022 at 8 a.m. through November 30, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Public Review and Comment
Applications will be available for review starting December 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. through January 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. at BroomfieldVoice.com.
- Comments to be considered by the Selection Committee must be submitted during the review period from December 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. through January 13, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Retail and Medical Marijuana Business License
- In order to sell retail and medical marijuana, a business must first be issued a license.
- Medical marijuana stores must be co-located with retail marijuana stores in Broomfield.
Number of Licenses Available
- This is the second application process round, three additional licenses will be available.
License Fees
See the official Marijuana License Fee Schedule.
A non-refundable application fee, should be submitted with your completed application by means of either a business check, certified/cashier's check, or money order and made payable to: City of Broomfield.
Marijuana Fingerprinting Process
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2149, The City and County of Broomfield requires fingerprints be obtained from the Broomfield Police Department prior to the acceptance of applications for a new marijuana license, transfer of ownership, change of corporate structure, or permit as outlined in C.R.S.§ 44-10-101, et seq., and the Colorado Marijuana Rules. The Broomfield Police Department has designated Identogo and Colorado Fingerprinting as alternatives for fingerprinting. Failure to submit required fingerprints will affect the Clerk’s finding of completeness for your application pursuant to sections 5-42-110(D) of the Broomfield Municipal Code.
The City and County of Broomfield requires CBI and FBI record checks (nationwide criminal history search) on the following marijuana license-related applicants:
- If the applicant is a natural person, the person.
- If the applicant is a partnership, all of the partners.
- If the applicant is a corporation, both the officers and directors, together with any person owning more than 10% of the stock.
- Managers.
Individuals needing to be fingerprinted may also have that done at the Broomfield Police Department. Fingerprinting is done Tuesday between 9 am - 4 pm and Friday between 9 am - 12 noon. Applicants must first pay the fee at the City Clerk’s Office and will need to show a receipt from the City Clerk’s Office that clearly identifies payment for Marijuana licensing fingerprints and background check in order to be fingerprinted at the Police Department.
Broomfield Police Department
- Fee: $39.50 per individual - to be paid to the City Clerk’s office prior to fingerprinting appointment (failure to do so may result in having to be fingerprinted twice and pay the fee twice)
- To learn more, visit Broomfield’s fingerprinting website
- Ready to schedule an appointment? Call 303-464-5799
If you are unable to use Broomfield Police Department fingerprinting services, the Broomfield PD has approved the following vendors as alternative options:
- IdentoGo
- Fees: vary
- Location: options available around the continental United States
- Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado IdentoGo website
- To ensure we receive your results, please use both codes below when registering with IdentoGo:
- Colorado Marijuana License Service Code: 25YQ8H
- Broomfield Account Code: CONCJ5889
- Colorado Fingerprinting
- Fees: vary
- Location: appointments available around Colorado
- Learn more about this service by visiting the Colorado Fingerprinting website or click here for step-by step-directions
- To ensure we receive your results, please use the code below when registering with Colorado Fingerprinting
- CBI Unique ID: 5889POTI
- To ensure we receive your results, please use the code below when registering with Colorado Fingerprinting
Paper fingerprints are no longer accepted. If you need to digitize your paper records, please work with IdentoGo or Colorado Fingerprinting.
Click here for additional information regarding the process and how to challenge the accuracy of the information in the record if you believe it to be incorrect or incomplete.
Community Feedback & Engagement
Public Review and Comment
Applications will be available for review starting December 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. through January 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. at BroomfieldVoice.com.
- Comments to be considered by the Selection Committee must be submitted during the review period from December 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. through January 13, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Lottery Drawing
View the Lottery Drawing results.
Selection Committee Report
View the Selection Committee Report.
View the Selection Committee Supplemental Report.
2022 Marijuana Business License Process Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
January 24, 2022 | Ordinance No. 2170 is effective. |
February 1, 2022 | List of applications with duplicate affiliates removed provided to the Selection Committee and public, |
February 16, 2022 | The Selection Committee submits the report indicating which applications meet merit and will move forward to the lottery. Selection Committee Supplemental Report
Click here Version OptionsMarijuana in BroomfieldHeadline to view Applicants participating in the lottery. |
February 22, 2022 at 4 p.m. | Lottery will be held in Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. The lottery will be broadcast at Broomfield.org/Live or Channel8. |
Important Message Extending a Pause in the Marijuana Licensing Process
12-08-2021 Notice - Extending a Pause in MJ Licensing Process
Important Message Regarding a Pause in the Marijuana Licensing Process
See the official notice by the Broomfield Marijuana Licensing Authority.
Marijuana Health Information
Marijuana, like all drugs, has potential risks. Regular smoking of marijuana is associated with breathing problems such as cough and increased risk of lung infections. Learn more.
Marijuana Cultivation
Marijuana cultivation is prohibited in Broomfield pursuant to sections 17-02-090 and 17-02-100, B.M.C.
Marijuana Manufacturing
Marijuana manufacturing is prohibited in Broomfield pursuant to sections 17-02-090 and 17-02-100, B.M.C.
Council Action on Marijuana
See the list of See the list of marijuana action below:
| Date | Council Action |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2010 | Council adopted Ordinance No. 1922 imposing a 180 day moratorium on medical marijuana uses. |
| July 27, 2010 | Council adopted Ordinance No. 1928 prohibiting the operation of medical marijuana businesses in Broomfield. This Ordinance was later referred to the voters by Resolution No. 2010-129 adopted August 31, 2010, and was approved by voters in the November 2010 election. |
| February 26, 2013 | Council adopted Ordinance No. 1966, prohibiting the operation of marijuana establishments through January 31, 2015. |
| September 9, 2014 | Council adopted Ordinance No. 2002, extending the prohibition on the operation of marijuana establishments through January 31, 2017 |
| March 15, and July 19, 2016 | Council Study Sessions on Marijuana Regulation. |
| September 13, 2016 | Council adopted Ordinance No. 2032 prohibiting the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities and retail marijuana stores until February 1, 2021. This ordinance allowed for testing facilities in Broomfield. |
| June 2, 2020 | Council Study Session to discuss the sunset of Ordinance No. 2032. Request for a study session on tax options for marijuana. |
| June 16, 2020 | Council Study Session discussing different strategies and concepts for marijuana taxes. Request for Study Session on ballot language asking Broomfield voters to decide on marijuana tax in Broomfield. |
| July 7, 2020 | Council Study Session reviewing the drafted language of TABOR retail marijuana tax questions for the November 2020 ballot. |
| July 14, 2020 | Council approved Proposed Ordinance Nos. 2131 and 2132 on first reading and scheduled a public hearing and second reading of the proposed ordinances for July 28, 2020 |
| July 28, 2020 | 2nd Reading Marijuana Special Sales Tax and Excise Tax Ballot Questions for the November 2020 Ballot. |
| October 20, 2020 | Council held a study session at which Council directed staff to begin working on draft regulations for retail marijuana, and to draft an ordinance to extend the prohibition on marijuana businesses beyond the February 1, 2021 date. |
| December 8, 2020 | Council adopted Ordinance No. 2146 on first reading and scheduled a second reading for January 12, 2021. This ordinance as drafted would extend the prohibition on retail marijuana stores through April 1, 2021, and would extend the prohibition on marijuana cultivation facilities and marijuana product manufacturing facilities through April 1, 2025. |
| December 15, 2020 | Council Study Session discussing retail marijuana. |
| January 12, 2021 | Council adopted amended Ordinance No. 2146 extending the prohibition on retail marijuana stores through May 3, 2021, and extending the prohibition on marijuana cultivation facilities and marijuana product manufacturing facilities through April 1, 2025. |
| January 19, 2021 | Council held a second study session discussing retail marijuana and draft regulations. |
| February 23, 2021 | Council approved Ordinance No. 2149, as amended, on first reading, and scheduled a second and final reading for the ordinance. |
| March 16, 2021 | Second Reading of Marijuana Regulations |
| December 14, 2021 | Council approved Ordinance No. 2170, on first reading, and scheduled a second and final reading for the ordinance. |
| January 11, 2022 | Council approved Ordinance No. 2170, on second and final reading. |
| August 9, 2022 | Council approved Ordinance No. 2181, as amended, on first reading, and scheduled a second and final reading for the ordinance. |
| September 13, 2022 | Council approved Ordinance No. 2181, as amended, on second and final reading for the ordinance. |
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