How much does it cost to get a license and grow legal weed? The state guide to cannabis cultivation royalties

Attempting to obtain the required license and filing fee information from a particular state can sometimes be overwhelming. While some states make it easy to access information about their fees, others prove difficult to find across multiple websites. It is also important to note that some states regularly open and close applications for new cannabis cultivation licenses. The application window normally opens and closes at different times in each state.

That being said, this article highlights the licensing and application fees for cannabis growers in legalized cannabis states. These include the cultivation of medicinal cannabis and recreational cannabis. Let’s begin!

Alaska

Arizona

Non-profit medical cannabis dispensaries in Arizona are free to grow cannabis. However, a license fee of $25,000 will be required if the not-for-profit medical cannabis dispensary enters the recreational market.

Arkansas

California

Annual License Application Fees:

• Outdoor specialty cottage $135

• Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 1 $340

• Specialty Cottage Indoor $205

• Specialty Cottage Mixed Light Tier 2 $580

• Specialty Indoor $2,170

• Outdoor specialty $270

• Specialty Mixed Light Tier 2 $1,125

• Specialty Mixed Light Tier 1 $655

• Small indoor $3,935

• Small outdoor space $535

• Small Mixed Light Tier 1 $1,310

• Small Mixed Light Tier 2 $2,250

• Mid-indoor $8,655

• Mid-outdoor $1,555

• Processor $1,040

• Nursery $520

• Medium Mixed Light Level 1 $2,885

• Medium Mixed Light Level 2 $4,945

Annual License Fees:

• Specialty Cottage Indoor $1,830

• Specialty Outdoor Cottage $1,205

• Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 1 $3,035

• Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 2 $5,200

• Specialty Indoor $19,540

• Outdoor specialty $2,410

• Small interior $35,410

• Small outdoor space $4,820

• Specialty Mixed Light Tier 1 $5,900

• Specialty Mixed Light Tier 2 $10,120

• Mid-indoor $77,905

• Mid-outdoor $13,990

• Medium Mixed Light Level 1 $25,970

• Medium Mixed Light Level 2 $44,517

• Small Mixed Light Tier 1 $11,800

• Small Mixed Light Tier 2 $20,235

• Processor $9,370

• Nursery $4,685

Colorado

• Annual renewal fee (10,201 to 13,800 plants): $5,300

• Annual renewal fee (6,001 to 10,200 plants): $3,300

• Annual renewal fee (3,601 to 6,000 plants): $1,800

• Annual renewal fee (1,801 to 3,600 plants): $1,100

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

The state of Florida allows MMTCs to cultivate, refine, transport and distribute medicinal cannabis. The state government repealed the “additional license fee” in 2018, which cost about $175,000 at the time.

Hawaii

Hawaii allows medical cannabis licensees to grow, refine, ship, and distribute marijuana. The state of Hawaii does not require a cultivation license.

Illinois

Early Permission for Recreational Use: $100,000 non-refundable permit fee.

Development fund fee for marijuana companies: 5% of total sales or $500,000. Whatever is less.

New investors are venturing into the market

• Application fee: $5,000

• License fee: $40,000

Louisiana

No active cultivation licensing process. Two giant cannabis companies have successfully submitted cultivation permit proposals to Louisiana State University and Southern University.

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

• The license fee to produce marijuana is $5,000

Michigan

• Processor License Fee: $300,000

• Fee for applying for a state license: USD 6,000

• Class C license fee (1,500 plants): $500,000

• Class B license fee (1,000 plants): $300,000

• Class A license fee (500 plants): $150,000

Minnesota

Minnesota licensed only two companies because the state requires vertical integration.

Missouri

Missouri has stopped accepting applications for cannabis cultivation.

Montana

• Annual Nursing License Fee (50 or more patients): $5,000

• Annual Nursing License Fee (11-49 patients): $2,500

• Annual Nurse License Fee (up to 10 patients): $1,000

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Hampshire allows alternative treatment centers to grow, refine, ship, and distribute marijuana.

New Jersey

New Jersey allows alternative treatment centers to grow, refine, ship, and distribute marijuana.

New Mexico

Annual license fee:

new York

North Dakota

Ohio

Registration fee:

• $2,000 for a Tier I cultivation license (maximum 3,000 square feet)

• $20,000 for a Tier II cultivation license (maximum 25,000 square feet)

Provisional License Fee:

• $18,000 (Tier I)

• $180,000 (Tier II)

Annual License Renewal Fee:

• $20,000 (Tier I)

• $200,000 (Tier II)

Oklahoma

Oregon

Annual License Fees:

• Tier I $3,750

• Tier II $5,750

• Micro Level I – $1,000

• Micro Tier II $2,000

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Annual license fee:

• Class D (15,001 to 20,000 square feet) $80,000

• Class C (10,0001 to 15,000 square feet): $50,000

• Class B (5,001 to 10,000 square feet): $35,000

• Class A (2,501 to 5,000 square feet): $20,000

Utah

Vermont

Washington

• Annual License Fee (Tier 1, 2, 3): $1,480

West Virginia

Conclusion

With the information we provide, it becomes easy to verify application and license fees for your state. This allows you to adequately prepare for the finances required to start your cannabis cultivation business.

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