Legal Review Committee Agenda and Packet 2020 05 06

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Retail Marijuana FAQs Marijuana is legal under Colorado state law and the City of Louisville has opted to allow retail sales in town. The following rules include both State and local regulations. The City can impose stricter regulations than the State if the City Council passes such rules. Number of Stores and Zoning Rules • Louisville has a limit of six retail stores. • As of January 1, 2020 all six of the licenses have been issued, although not all of the retail stores are yet open. • Retail stores are limited to commercially zoned properties with the following restrictions: o They must be at least 1500 feet from another marijuana store (although the three stores near the intersection of Dillon Road and McCaslin were grandfathered in when this rule changed.) o They must be at least 1000 feet from any public or private elementary, middle, junior high, or high school. o They are not allowed in Downtown Louisville o If you have questions about a specific location in town, please contact the Planning Department (303.335.4596). • Stores may not be larger than 5000 square feet Licensing • All retail stores must have both a State and City retail marijuana license to operate. • Both the State and the City can enforce regulations. Locally, the Louisville Police Department and the Local Licensing Authority handle aspects of enforcement. The Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division handles enforcement for the State. • Licensing requirements include but are not limited to: o Background checks o Approval of site plan including security o Ventilation plans o Building Inspection • The State handles all aspects of product preparation and edible preparation.