Marijuana in 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.

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.

• Download the Broomfield Marijuana Business License Application.

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:

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

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.

View the Lottery Drawing.

Selection Committee Report

View the Selection Committee Report. 

View the Selection Committee Supplemental Report.

2022 Marijuana Business License Process Timeline

Important Message Extending a Pause in the Marijuana Licensing Process

12-08-2021 Notice - Extending a Pause in MJ Licensing Process

Ordinance No. 2170 Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 5-42 of the Broomfield Municipal Code Related to Regulating Marijuana Establishments within the City and County of Broomfield

Important Message Regarding a Pause in the Marijuana Licensing Process

See the official notice by the Broomfield Marijuana Licensing Authority.  

10-07-2021 Notice - Pause in MJ Licensing Process

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 marijuana actions below: