License Renewal

Marijuana business licenses are valid for one year from the date of the approval by the City and must be renewed each year. Renewal applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than 45 days before the license expires. If your renewal application arrives after the due date, your application will be rejected and your license will not be renewed. 

Renewal Application 

Information

• A Marijuana Business License Renewal Application Checklist
• Regulated Marijuana Business License Renewal Application DR 8529e
• City of Rifle Fees - Rifle Municipal Code Appendix A

The following documents completed by each individual applicant, officer, stockholder, director, managing member, member, partner, or center/operation/manufacturer/facility manager

• Owner Finding of Suitability Owner Entity - CBO Renewal Application DR8581   or   Controlling Beneficial Owner Renewal Application DR8516
• Affidavit Concerning Criminal History
• Marijuana Business License Affirmation and Consent
• Authorization to Use Property for a Marijuana Business
• Marijuana Business License Indemnification
• Fingerprints at Colorado Background Services (CABS)

Renewal Process
The renewal process includes the following steps:

1. Completion and submission of application forms by applicant
2. Review of documents for completeness by staff
3. Background investigation by staff
4. Review of results of background investigation by staff
5. Decision 
6. State approval
7. Issuance of licenses by City Clerk

The process generally takes 3-4 months. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk.