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Marijuana in Broomfield
Find more information below regarding marijuana licensing and regulations for the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado.
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- Marijuana Business Application
- License Fees
- Pre-Approval Application for Zoning
- Fingerprinting Process
- Community Feedback
- Marijuana Health Information
- Marijuana Cultivation
- Marijuana Manufacturing
- Council Action on Marijuana
- Submit Questions
- FAQs
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.
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:
- 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
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:
| 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 |
Submit Marijuana Business License Questions
Use this form to submit your questions.
FAQs
More information will be posted on FAQs when available.
Marijuana Application Review - Public Comment
Public Comment on Applications
Here is What You Need to Know About Public Comment on the Applications Received for Broomfield’s Three Retail Marijuana Licenses:
Applications are available for review starting Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. through October 4, at 5 p.m. at the BroomfieldVoice.com. Applications can also be viewed here 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. Please make an appointment for review by calling 303.438.6332 or emailing cityclerk@broomfield.org.
Comments will be accepted from Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. to Oct. 4 at 5 p.m.
Comments may be submitted electronically at BroomfieldVoice.com, emailing cityclerk@broomfield.org or via hard copy.
Electronic comments can be made by using the comment tool that will be available on the BroomfieldVoice.com or by emailing cityclerk@broomfield.org starting at 5 p.m.on Sept. 10. You will be required to login to BroomfieldVoice to comment.
Hard copy comments may be dropped off at the City and County building during business hours until 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. Please include the name of the business application at the top of EACH page of hard copy comments.
Comments will close on Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. and will be considered by the Selection Committee during application review.
The Selection Committee is anticipated to issue a final report of qualified applicants to the City Clerk on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, with a lottery for the three licenses to be chosen at random to occur after that date.
Marijuana Business License Applications Received
The City and County of Broomfield received 26 applications by the August 31, 2021 deadline. The office of the City and County Clerk is still reviewing many of the applications for completeness and intends to have the complete applications available for public review and comment on September 10, 2021. In the interim, please see this Preliminary List of Applications Received and Map of Application Locations.
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.
- This is not a separate license; if a licensed applicant applies to operate both a medical and retail marijuana store, Broomfield’s license will cover both operations’ sales
- 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.
- There will ultimately be five licenses available, total.
Applications Now Closed
The Broomfield Marijuana Business License Application for 2021 is now closed.
- Applications for Broomfield Marijuana Business licenses were accepted from July 2 at 8 a.m. through August 31 at 5 p.m.
- Applications were required to be submitted via hardcopy.
- The date when the licenses will be issued is TBD.