Criteria to Own a Recreational Dispensary

When it comes to opening and operating a dispensary in Colorado, there a hoops galore to jump through. Before you seriously consider submitting an application, make sure you meet this criteria:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must be a CO resident for at least one year before applying

• May not have any felony convictions related to controlled substances in the past 10 years

• May not have any unreleased felony convictions in the last 5 years

• The establishment cannot be financed in whole or in part by anyone whose criminal history indicates poor moral character or a reputation that’s dissatisfactory to the respective licensing authority

• May not have a criminal history that indicates poor moral character

• May not be a deputy sheriff, sheriff, police officer, prosecuting officer, or be employed by a local or state Licensing Authority

• All employees must pass a criminal history record check