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Marijuana Licensing
The Town of Wellington brings together several Town departments in the licensing structure of marijuana. Along with the State of Colorado, the dual license program information on this page is intended to be an overview of marijuana regulations in Wellington. It is up to the individual businesses to understand and follow the law.
Any business involving marijuana operating in the Town of Wellington requires a license or permit of either a medical or retail marijuana business license. Each type of license will have different requirements, rules and regulations that must be adhered to.
Below are some definitions and restrictions for marijuana store licenses.
The full text of the ordinance can be found here: Ordinance Concerning the Regulation of Retail and Medical Marijuana Stores in the Town of Wellington
Zoning and Setback Verification
Town of Wellington Marijuana Licensing Rules and Regulations
Town of Wellington Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 14: Retail and Medical Marijuana Stores
Step 1- Submit a Zoning and Setback Verification letter, which must be approved by the Town of Wellington prior to a new license application being submitted. The verification will take approximately four business days to complete.
Step 2- Submit your Regulated Marijuana Business License Application, including all applicable documents noted on the application form and the approved Zoning and Setback Verification letter.
Step 3- Complete your payment to both the local and State authorities. You may pay the State online and provide a check or credit card to the Town of Wellington.
Step 4- Include all other documents noted as required including, but not limited to a State Sales Tax License, a Town of Wellington Business License, and any Labor or Employment Requirements
Step 5- A hearing will be scheduled and the Town Clerk will provide direction for a Neighborhood Needs and Desires petition that will be submitted prior to your hearing date.
For your renewal application(s) to be processed, the following are due to the Town Clerk's Office no later than 45 days before the expiration of the license and no sooner than 90 days before the expiration.
The Hearing Authority has discussed SB24-076 and has determined that local licenses will be valid for one year, needing to be renewed annually.
At the time of renewal, marijuana businesses can also report changes (such as modification of premises). Please ensure that these items are reported. To submit your local renewal, contact the Town Clerk's Office.
Step 1- Gather all required documents and follow the checklist on the MED's DR renewal form
- Did you compile all documents on the checklist?
- Ensure you've provided a signature where required
- All information must be up to date
- Double check that you do not need to submit a report of changes (any modifications) application
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted
Step 2- Submit the application to both the State MED office and The Town of Wellington. All documents should be sent to both entities.
Step 3- Pay the required fees to the State and the Town of Wellington.
Note- Even though the State licenses are valid for two years, an annual payment must be made. Local licenses are valid for one year only and payment must be made annually.
Step 4- The Local Authority will review the application and all required documents. If the Town Clerk's Office contacts you requesting more information, please provide responses promptly.
After review and investigation and upon approval, the State and Local licenses will be sent to the address on file by the Town Clerk and must be posted.