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Cannabis delivery in Colorado
Key rules for operators and consumers. Delivery hours, tax rates, compliance requirements, and what you need to know before ordering or launching a delivery business in Colorado.
Delivery rules at a glance
Delivery hours
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Cannabis tax rate
15%
Delivery destinations
Residential and commercial
Minimum age
21+
ID verification
Required before checkout
Delivery manifest
Required (METRC or equivalent)
Courier rule
No single-courier requirement
Minimum order
$40
Related guides for Colorado
Deeper reads on Colorado cannabis rules, taxes, and licensing.
Licensing
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.
Colorado Delivery
Cannabis Delivery in Colorado
Cannabis delivery in Colorado under MED rules. Which cities allow delivery, hours, quantity limits, tax stack, and what ID and age checks look like at the door.
Application checklist
What every Colorado license actually requires.
Pulled directly from the published rule set for each license type. Items marked required are non-negotiable on submission; unmarked items are conditional or apply only on specific tracks (e.g., social equity).
retail · social equity track
Retail Store
$4,500–$14,000 application fee · 4 required items · 90 day review
retail · social equity track
Retail Store
$4,500–$14,000 application fee · 4 required items · 90 day review
- MED license application
- Local jurisdiction approval
- Background check for all owners
- METRC compliance plan
delivery · social equity track
Delivery Permit
$1,000–$2,500 application fee · 4 required items · 60 day review
delivery · social equity track
Delivery Permit
$1,000–$2,500 application fee · 4 required items · 60 day review
- Attached to existing retail license
- Background check
- Vehicle tracking system
- Municipal opt-in required
Checklists summarize published regulator rules. Not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the regulator before applying.
For operators
Want to launch cannabis delivery in Colorado? Here is what the regulatory landscape looks like.