Marijuana Business License Applications and Public Comment Process

The City and County of Broomfield received 26 applications by the August 31, 2021 deadline. Here is a Preliminary List of Applications Received and Map of Application Locations.

• Applications were available for review starting Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. through October 4, at 5 p.m. at the BroomfieldVoice.com.  Applications were also available here             The City and County of Broomfield received 26 applications by the August 31, 2021 deadline. Here is a Preliminary List of Applications Received and Map of Application Locations. or available to review in hard copy at the City and County Clerk's office located within the George Di Ciero City and County Building at One DesCombes Drive. 

• Comments to be considered by the Selection Committee were accepted from Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. to Oct. 4 at 5 p.m.

Retail and Medical Marijuana Business License

• On March 16, 2021, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2149 (as amended) on the second and final reading approving the sale of retail and medical marijuana in Broomfield.
• 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
  • During the 2021 application period, there will be three licenses available to operate a marijuana establishment in Broomfield.
  • Two additional licenses may be added starting 12 months after the initial three licenses are issued.

The Broomfield Marijuana Business License Application for 2021 is now closed.  Applications for Broomfield Marijuana Business licenses were accepted in hardcopy from July 2 at 8 a.m. through August 31 at 5 p.m.

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.

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.

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) and (E) 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:

1. If the applicant is a natural person, the person.  
2. If the applicant is a partnership, all of the partners.  
3. If the applicant is a corporation, both the officers and directors, together with any person owning more than 10% of the stock.  
4. 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

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

Applications will be available for public review in September. Your comments on business applications will be considered during the application process. Visit BroomfieldVoice.com/Marijuana for more information.

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: