To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ron Carl, County Attorney
Prepared By:
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John R. Christofferson, Deputy County Attorney
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Subject:
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Renewal Application for a Medical Marijuana Store License re: Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds
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Purpose and Request:
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Adoption of a resolution for the renewal of a local Medical Marijuana Store License pursuant to the Arapahoe County Marijuana Policy for Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds located at 3431 S. Federal Boulevard, Unit G, Englewood, CO 80110 to be valid from July 24, 2021 through July 23, 2022. The Department of Revenue requires the local jurisdiction to grant a renewal license prior to the State of Colorado issuing its renewed Medical Marijuana Facility State License.
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Background and Discussion: On November 19, 2013, pursuant to the Arapahoe County Marijuana Licensing Policy, the BOCC approved and issued a Medical Marijuana Store License for Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds. The license was previously renewed annually with the most recent renewal on June 22, 2021, with an expiration date of July 23, 2022.
Arapahoe County Marijuana Licensing Policy (the “Policy”) to establish standards for the licensing of medical and retail marijuana businesses in the unincorporated territory of Arapahoe County.
Prior to submission of this application, as provided in the Policy, Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds also applied to the State of Colorado, Department of Revenue, for the renewal of a Medical Marijuana Store License to operate a medical marijuana store at the address.
The Medical Marijuana Store License shall be valid only if the renewal is approved by the State Licensing Authority.
On June 9, 2022, the Arapahoe County Zoning Department confirmed that Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds, was in compliance with the Arapahoe County Land Development Code Regulations. On June 8, 2022, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office provided that there were no material issues or concerns with Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds.
The application for renewal of the Medical Marijuana Store License for Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds located at 3431 S. Federal Boulevard, Unit G, Englewood, CO 80110 is in compliance with the requirements of the Policy and the Land Development Code. All fees for the application have been paid.
The Policy provides that, if approved, a renewal of a Medical Marijuana Store License “will be issued for a period of one (1) year and mirror the expiration date of the State License, which is conditioned upon approval of a corresponding State License before it becomes effective.”
Pursuant to the Policy, renewal and issuance of a Medical Marijuana Store License for Herbal Options LLC d/b/a Good Meds is being placed on the BOCC consent agenda for approval.
Alternatives: The Board may deny the application for renewal of the medical marijuana store license for this property upon a finding that the proposed application does not comply with a particular requirement of the Policy or Section 3-3.5 of the Land Development Code.
Fiscal Impact: Licensing fees will provide revenue to the County to cover the cost of licensing. Otherwise, there is no fiscal impact.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☐Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: N/A
Resolution: Attached is a copy of the draft resolution.