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What is the cost of applying for an adult-use marijuana establishment license?

There are three different types of fees associated with adult-use marijuana establishment licenses: the application fee, initial licensure fee, and the renewal fee. 

APPLICATION FEES

There is a nonrefundable $3,000 application fee for prequalification. 

INITIAL LICENSURE FEES

Upon approval for licensure, an initial licensure fee will be assessed.  The initial licensure fee varies by license type (see table below for current fees).

State License Type

Initial Licensure Fee

Class A Marijuana Grower

$1,200

Class B Marijuana Grower

$6,000

Class C Marijuana Grower

$24,000

Excess Marijuana Grower

$24,000

Marijuana Microbusiness

$8,300

Class A Marijuana Microbusiness $18,600

Marijuana Processor

$24,000

Marijuana Retailer

$15,000

Marijuana Secure Transporter

$15,000

Marijuana Safety Compliance Facility

$15,000

Marijuana Event Organizer  

$1,000

Temporary Marijuana Event  

See Rule 26 in the Marihuana Licenses Rule Set (R 420.26)

Designated Consumption Establishment

$1,000

Marijuana Educational Research N/A
 

RENEWAL FEES

After a year, the license must be renewed if the licensee wishes to continue operating.  The renewal fees vary by license type (see table below for current fees).

           

State License Type

Renewal Fee

Class A Marijuana Grower

$1,200                                                                                             

Class B Marijuana Grower

$6,000

Class C Marijuana Grower

$24,000

Excess Marijuana Grower

$24,000

Marijuana Microbusiness

$8,300

Class A Marijuana Microbusiness $18,600 

Marijuana Processor

$24,000

Marijuana Retailer

$15,000

Marijuana Secure Transporter

$15,000

Marijuana Safety Compliance Facility

$15,000

Marijuana Event Organizer  

$1,000

Temporary Marijuana Event  

N/A

Designated Consumption Establishment

$1,000

Marijuana Educational Research N/A