how do you become a provider for recreational sales in colorado?

Sorry if I'm supposed to already know this, being part of the cannabis community, but I must have missed the memo on this one, because I have no idea! I've looked on the gov site, and the info is outdated/not specific to the new recreational laws. And all the other searches I've done so far have produced inconsistent info.

From what I (possibly incorrectly) understood about the MMJ dispensaries was that they were able to cultivate a certain amount based on the number of people signed up, and the type of license they had. But I have not been able to find out anything concrete about licensing for suppliers to recreational retailers.


Do any of you guys living in Colorado know the straight up deal on this?

Thanks a lot for any information.

It's a government run cartel. They will be the new zetas.

harvey m said:

Sorry if I'm supposed to already know this, being part of the cannabis community, but I must have missed the memo on this one, because I have no idea! I've looked on the gov site, and the info is outdated/not specific to the new recreational laws. And all the other searches I've done so far have produced inconsistent info.

From what I (possibly incorrectly) understood about the MMJ dispensaries was that they were able to cultivate a certain amount based on the number of people signed up, and the type of license they had. But I have not been able to find out anything concrete about licensing for suppliers to recreational retailers.


Do any of you guys living in Colorado know the straight up deal on this?

Thanks a lot for any information.

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Only current licensed medical mj providers are allowed to apply for and be approved as recreational providers through 2016. In 2016 non mmj's can apply with cash in hand for the license processing.

You can't . Shops have to grow 70% of sales and can buy the other 30% from another shop. Everything must be backed up with receipts. Shops are NOT allowed to buy from outside growers. They control everything so as they know who to tax. growers even have to track their grows ops.

When they open up application again to open a shop or become a supplier , it's going to take some serious cash in hand and a clean background . They do a very good background investigation on everyone involved. Even to just be an employee.

^Yes, and it is very comforting to know that high quality weed will not be grown by people who were locked up for growing high quality weed <sarcasm>.

Good cannabis sells itself, legal or non legal. Not only that you'd make more not selling to a store.

Thanks for the replies.

I also have another question I have been unable to answer so far. Is it legal to buy from a retail store and then turn around and sell that to someone else? Or is that illegal because they're not getting their "cut" of that transaction also? I know it's legal to give it away.

I think it's legal to buy a 12 pack of beer and then have your friend pay you back once you get home, but I bet it technically isn't, since you don't have a "liquor license".

Hmm.

They will cut off your head.

harvey m said:

Thanks for the replies.

I also have another question I have been unable to answer so far. Is it legal to buy from a retail store and then turn around and sell that to someone else? Or is that illegal because they're not getting their "cut" of that transaction also? I know it's legal to give it away.

I think it's legal to buy a 12 pack of beer and then have your friend pay you back once you get home, but I bet it technically isn't, since you don't have a "liquor license".

Hmm.

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Big moneys just waiting to see how this all plays out. If it looks like its going to become acceptable both legally and politically all the games will change then. When the time is right, the Philip Morris/Anheiser Bushs of the world will come in and take it all over.
Well, maybe not companies quite that big but.....Big moneys waitin'

dadio161 said:

When they open up application again to open a shop or become a supplier , it's going to take some serious cash in hand and a clean background . They do a very good background investigation on everyone involved. Even to just be an employee.

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Ok...this may sound a bit silly, and I dont know if you can answer this, but my indicat33 and I have future plans to grow. You mentioned serious cash...any idea starting amounts? Also a clean background is subject to interpretation. For instance, I know someone who has two minor cannabis charges in a Southern state on his record. One of them is 20 plus years old. Technically, he did break the law. And he dealt with the consequences. Just wondering how it would be looked upon by others in what is now legalized territory.

Craigslist. That or be one of the MMC's that applied, paid and were licensed to collect tax.

Cobnobuler said:

Big moneys just waiting to see how this all plays out. If it looks like its going to become acceptable both legally and politically all the games will change then. When the time is right, the Philip Morris/Anheiser Bushs of the world will come in and take it all over.
Well, maybe not companies quite that big but.....Big moneys waitin'

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I know that's right, I read an article somewhere noting phillip morris purchased a ton of property in norcal....hmmm

CK , it's going to take at least $20,000 cash just to get paperwork going and a squeaky clean record. They check everything and everyone. Not very forgiving from what I have heard.

Cannabis Kitty said:

Ok...this may sound a bit silly, and I dont know if you can answer this, but my indicat33 and I have future plans to grow. You mentioned serious cash...any idea starting amounts? Also a clean background is subject to interpretation. For instance, I know someone who has two minor cannabis charges in a Southern state on his record. One of them is 20 plus years old. Technically, he did break the law. And he dealt with the consequences. Just wondering how it would be looked upon by others in what is now legalized territory.

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You can not EVER have been convicted of a FELONY drug crime. Any drug in any state at any time.

State paperwork alone is going to cost you 5 figures. And it will be carefully inspected to make sure every cent is legal.

Its basically set up so that a ton of people from out of state dont just move here and start up cannabis businesses. We have a 2 year moratorium where only current medicinal shops can open recreational shops. They will crush it over the next two years and have so much more money than you when its finally legal for you to apply it wont even be funny.

Colorado isnt set up to support the mom and pop pot shops YET.

harvey m said:

Sorry if I'm supposed to already know this, being part of the cannabis community, but I must have missed the memo on this one, because I have no idea! I've looked on the gov site, and the info is outdated/not specific to the new recreational laws. And all the other searches I've done so far have produced inconsistent info.

From what I (possibly incorrectly) understood about the MMJ dispensaries was that they were able to cultivate a certain amount based on the number of people signed up, and the type of license they had. But I have not been able to find out anything concrete about licensing for suppliers to recreational retailers.


Do any of you guys living in Colorado know the straight up deal on this?

Thanks a lot for any information.

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wholesaler licenses are broken up into 3 tiers and are more expensive and more restrictive as they go up. out of staters can not apply.

harvey m said:

Thanks for the replies.

I also have another question I have been unable to answer so far. Is it legal to buy from a retail store and then turn around and sell that to someone else? Or is that illegal because they're not getting their "cut" of that transaction also? I know it's legal to give it away.

I think it's legal to buy a 12 pack of beer and then have your friend pay you back once you get home, but I bet it technically isn't, since you don't have a "liquor license".

Hmm.

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it is illegal to sell marijuana without a license. its fairly straight forward.

It's been illegal to sell cannabis, what changed?

If you are a small time grower just be discrete and make a few friends. If you have good product it will sell itself. There will always be heads not wanting to spend $250-300+ for an ounce. The overhead seems to be pretty damn high if you lack capital.

Cobnobuler said:

Big moneys just waiting to see how this all plays out. If it looks like its going to become acceptable both legally and politically all the games will change then. When the time is right, the Philip Morris/Anheiser Bushs of the world will come in and take it all over.
Well, maybe not companies quite that big but.....Big moneys waitin'

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exactly.. theres gonna come a point where the only people permitted to produce it will be the big money makers, due to strict regulation, and high start up cost. and then when the ppl with the money deem it a good idea to make a considerable investment(not at this time due to legality/politics as u said) they will pump there money into it, produce it in such mass amounts at a cheaper production cost, and ultimately cheaper product(but not necessarily lower quality) the little guy will be run out(capitalism at its finest). All these petitions, mmj bills and movement being put into effect to protect citizens rights, and the pioneers in these movemement don't even realize theyre just paveing the way to make the rich a whole lot richer, and in the and in the end the only thing you've gained is, "hey I can't get in trouble for it, and I can go to the store and get it"
realize your place as a sheep in the world and then quickly break free from the pen as you will be sheered for your wool and butchered for your meat, and left with nothing

Ty all for your responses! We were anticipating about $40000 to get the ball rolling. Our plan is really for the next five years so I am ok that they aren't ready for mom and pop places yet lol! My family and I have been discussing a move to the west for sometime now, pre-legalization. We simply want to be able to do what we love (grow) and smoke/medicate in peace and without fear, "LEGALLY". I wasnt always a smoker....but this plant has given me life in ways my doctors couldnt. For us growing has nothing to do with money other than sustaining a humble life for ourselves and 3 awesome kids...so i could care less about being rich. (Not that it wouldnt be an awesome plot twist) but I am just as happy having my family and our dreams............PLUS BANGING CONNOISSEUR SMOKE compliments of my expert grower indicat33 <3

Cannabis Kitty said:

Ty all for your responses! We were anticipating about $40000 to get the ball rolling. Our plan is really for the next five years so I am ok that they aren't ready for mom and pop places yet lol! My family and I have been discussing a move to the west for sometime now, pre-legalization. We simply want to be able to do what we love (grow) and smoke/medicate in peace and without fear, "LEGALLY". I wasnt always a smoker....but this plant has given me life in ways my doctors couldnt. For us growing has nothing to do with money other than sustaining a humble life for ourselves and 3 awesome kids...so i could care less about being rich. (Not that it wouldnt be an awesome plot twist) but I am just as happy having my family and our dreams............PLUS BANGING CONNOISSEUR SMOKE compliments of my expert grower indicat33 <3

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40000 grand Id, put a down payment on a chunk of land and start up a homestead, that's just me.

Cannabis Kitty said:

Ty all for your responses! We were anticipating about $40000 to get the ball rolling. Our plan is really for the next five years so I am ok that they aren't ready for mom and pop places yet lol! My family and I have been discussing a move to the west for sometime now, pre-legalization. We simply want to be able to do what we love (grow) and smoke/medicate in peace and without fear, "LEGALLY". I wasnt always a smoker....but this plant has given me life in ways my doctors couldnt. For us growing has nothing to do with money other than sustaining a humble life for ourselves and 3 awesome kids...so i could care less about being rich. (Not that it wouldnt be an awesome plot twist) but I am just as happy having my family and our dreams............PLUS BANGING CONNOISSEUR SMOKE compliments of my expert grower indicat33 <3

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I set up investors a few years ago to be ready and waiting for when it goes completely legal in my area. One of my investors is connected really well with local politicians. Based on other areas (Colorado) 40k won't even scratch the surface. The security alone that is required will suck that 40k up like it is nothing. Keep in mind you are going to be housing millions of dollars in MJ products, plus without banking you will have a ton of on hand cash. 40k doesn't scratch the surface. Think more around 200k.