Licensing
Know what it takes to get licensed.
Every state has different license types, fees, timelines, and requirements. We organize the data so you can compare and plan — whether you are applying for the first time or expanding to a new market.
State licensing comparison
8 states with published licensing data. Fees, processing times, and equity programs verified against each state regulator.
| State | License types | Application fee | Processing | Residency | Social equity | Regulator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500–$5,000 | 90 days | Not required | Available | Arizona Dept of Health Services (ADHS) | Details |
| California | 3 | $1,000–$120,000 | 90 days | Not required | Available | Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) | Details |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,000–$14,000 | 60–90 days | Not required | Available | Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) | Details |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000–$30,000 | 120 days | Required | Available | Illinois DFPR | Details |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,500–$50,000 | 90–120 days | Required | Available | Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) | Details |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,000–$8,000 | 90 days | Required | Available | Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) | Details |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000–$10,000 | 120 days | Required | Available | Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) | Details |
| Oregon | 1 | $250–$1,000 | 60 days | Not required | Not available | Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) | Details |
Fees shown are application fees and may not include renewal, local, or background-check costs. Verify current figures directly with each state regulator before budgeting.
Fee calculator
Model your application cost before you apply.
Pick a state, stack the license types you are pursuing, and see the combined application fee, processing window, residency flag, and social equity track. Numbers pull directly from the comparison table above.
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Estimates from published regulator data. Not legal or tax advice. Fees may change; verify before budgeting.
Delivery compliance context
Licensing is only the entry ticket. Every state also enforces its own delivery rules — hours, residential-only, manifest requirements, and minimum orders. These compound your operating plan after you win the license.
| State | Tax rate | Delivery hours | Residential only | Manifest | Min order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17% | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| Colorado | 15% | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM | No | Yes | $40 |
| California | 15% | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM | No | Yes | $35 |
| Michigan | 16% | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| Illinois | 25% | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| Oregon | 17% | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | No | Yes | $30 |
| Nevada | 18% | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | No | Yes | $40 |
| Arizona | 16% | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | No | No | $35 |
| Maine | 10% | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| Connecticut | 20% | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| New Jersey | 9% | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| New York | 13% | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| New Mexico | 12% | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM | No | Yes | $30 |
| Minnesota | 10% | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $40 |
| Maryland | 9% | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $50 |
| Missouri | 6% | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Yes | Yes | $40 |
State-by-state guides
Start with the state you know best.
Each guide walks the license gates, tax stack, social equity track, and the application flow for one state. Built from the same regulator data driving the comparison above.
Licensing
Oregon Cannabis License Guide
Apply for an Oregon cannabis license through the OLCC. Retailer, Delivery Service, Wholesaler, Processor, Producer, application steps, fees, and timeline.
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Nevada Cannabis License Guide
Apply for a Nevada cannabis license through the CCB. Retail Marijuana Store, Cannabis Delivery Service, Consumption Lounge, social equity, fees, and timeline.
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California Cannabis License Guide
Apply for a California cannabis license through the DCC. Type 10 Storefront Retailer, Type 9 Non-Storefront Retailer (delivery), local authorization, social equity, fees.
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Arizona Cannabis License Guide
Apply for an Arizona cannabis license through ADHS. Dual-use dispensary license, delivery-specific rules, social equity program, fees, and timeline.
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Michigan Cannabis License Guide
Apply for a Michigan cannabis license through the CRA. Marijuana Delivery Facility, Adult-Use Retailer, Class A/B/C Grower, social equity program, fees, and timeline.
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Illinois Cannabis License Guide
Apply for an Illinois cannabis license through IDFPR. Delivery Organization License, Conditional Adult-Use Dispensing License, social equity scoring, fees, and timeline.
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Colorado Cannabis License Guide
Apply for a Colorado cannabis license through the Marijuana Enforcement Division. Retail Marijuana Store, Delivery Permit add-on, social equity program, fees, and timeline.
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How to Get a Massachusetts Cannabis Delivery License
Apply for a Massachusetts cannabis delivery license. CCC courier vs marijuana delivery operator licenses, Host Community Agreements, social equity priority, fees, and timeline.
Read the guideApplication checklists
Every seeded state has a full requirements checklist on its detail page — documents, background checks, and local approvals included.
Social equity programs
The table above flags equity availability per state. Dedicated equity licensing programs in Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York, with fee waivers elsewhere.
License tracking
Renewal deadlines, document expirations, and multi-state license tracking are on the roadmap. Request early access below.
Expanding to a new state?
The fee calculator, state-by-state guides, and application templates are live today. Renewal tracking is next — request early access, or jump to a state detail page for the full picture now.