Get a Liquor or Marijuana License
Liquor Licensing
Licenses or permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages are required in unincorporated Adams County. Colorado liquor and beer retail licenses are issued by both county and state licensing authorities. All license or permit applications must be submitted to the Adams County local licensing authority and given approval prior to filing with the State of Colorado Liquor Licensing Division.
Important Forms and Links:
- Current Adams County Liquor License Holders (as of 10/03/2024)
- State of Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division Website
- Liquor Licensing Fee Schedule
For additional information regarding each of the topics below, please click on the topic:
- New Liquor License
- Liquor License Renewal
- Transfer of Ownership
- Corporate Structure Change
- Modification of Premises
- Public Dance Hall License
- Special Event Permit
Marijuana Licensing
Adams County currently allows recreational marijuana facilities only. This includes retail marijuana stores, retail cultivation facilities, marijuana infused product manufacturers (MIPS), and retail marijuana testing facilities. A cap is in place, allowing only 17 marijuana establishments within unincorporated Adams County.
IMPORTANT FORMS AND LINKS:
- Current Adams County Marijuana License Holders (as of 01/01/2023)
- State of Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division
- Adams County Marijuana Licensing Regulations
- Adams County Marijuana Business License Renewal Application
Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board (LMLAB)
Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month (with the exception) at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601
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