Licensing

Liquor Licensing

Licenses or permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages are required in unincorporated Adams County. Colorado liquor and beer retail licenses are issued by both county and state licensing authorities. All license or permit applications must be submitted to Adams County local licensing authority and given approval prior to filing with the State of Colorado Liquor Licensing Division.

IMPORTANT FORMS AND LINKS

Current Adams County Liquor License Holders (as of 10/03/2024)

State of Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division Website

Liquor Licensing Fee Schedule

For additional information regarding each of the topics below, please click on the topic:

New Liquor License

Liquor License Renewal

Transfer of Ownership

Corporate Structure Change

Modification of Premises

Public Dance Hall License

Special Event Permit

Marijuana Licensing

Adams County currently allows recreational marijuana facilities only. This includes retail marijuana stores, retail cultivation facilities, marijuana infused product manufacturers (MIPS) and retail marijuana testing facilities. A cap is in place allowing only 17 marijuana establishments within unincorporated Adams County.

IMPORTANT FORMS AND LINKS:

Current Adams County Marijuana License Holders (as of 01/01/2023)

State of Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division

Adams County Marijuana Licensing Regulations 

Adams County Marijuana Business License Renewal Application

Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board (LMLAB)

Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month (with exception) at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Information and  Board Members 

Hearing Agendas