Marijuana Licensing Information


                                                       **** ATTENTION****
      THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY RECENTLY ADOPTED NEW REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA FACILITIES IN OURAY COUNTY.  YOU MAY REVIEW THOSE REGULATIONS, IN ORDINANCE 2022-002, BY CLICKING HERE.  THESE REGULATIONS GO INTO EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 2022 (NO NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THAT DATE)


INFORMATION REGARDING MARIJUANA-RELATED BUSINESSES IN OURAY COUNTY


Marijuana related businesses are allowed in Ouray County as regulated by the State of Colorado, Marijuana Enforcement Division, and provided for in Ouray County Ordinance No. 2022-002 and permitted by the Local Licensing Authority (BOCC sitting as the Local Licensing Authority). Marijuana businesses allowed include:

  •           Retail and/or Medical Cultivation
  •           Marijuana Products Manufacturing (MIPS)
  •           Retail and/or Medical Marijuana Testing
  •           Medical Marijuana Research and Development

Ouray County allows a maximum of 6 cultivation licenses. Contact Land Use Staff at (970) 626-9775 to inquire about available licenses (Note: All licensed cultivation facilities may or may not be operational.) 

If you have questions regarding State of Colorado regulations on marijuana-related businesses you are encouraged to view the State MED web page at:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/marijuanaenforcement

If you have questions regarding marijuana-related businesses in Ouray County, or, wish to log a complaint against an existing marijuana business, please contact the Land Use Department at: (970) 626-9775. Note: Complaints regarding marijuana-related businesses may be made anonymously.

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