Marijuana licensing and regulations

If you are interested in applying for a business license, please review the New Applicant information section. If you are a current business license holder, please visit the Licensee information section. 

For licensing information within the Durango city limits, please visit the City of Durango Website. or (970) 375-5010.

All marijuana licenses are issued by dual authorities: La Plata County and the State of Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). In order for La Plata County to issue or renew a license, the business must also be approved by the State of Colorado, as well as possess a Land Use Permit for the facility.  

Land Use Regulations
Every licensed marijuana business must have land use approval from the La Plata County Planning Department. A marijuana business license will not be issued unless a land use permit for the property is also issued. For questions about land use code and the process of getting a land use permit, please contact the Planning Department at (970) 382-6263.

Water Requirements
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Water regulates water wells in Colorado and has published an informational sheet on Well and Water Use in Regards to Cultivation of Marijuana.