Last verified: March 2026

State Resources

• Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) — License applications, compliance guidance, and regulatory updates
• Colorado Department of Revenue — Cannabis Data — Sales reports, tax collection data, and market analysis
• Metrc Colorado — Seed-to-sale tracking system portal and training
• Cannabis Business Office — Social equity programs, Accelerator Program, and grants

Trade Associations

• National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) — Headquartered in Denver, the nation's largest cannabis trade association
• Marijuana Industry Group (MIG) — Colorado's leading state-level cannabis trade association
• NORML Colorado — Advocacy, policy updates, and consumer rights

Research & Education

• CSU-Pueblo Institute of Cannabis Research — First state-funded cannabis research center, publishes the Journal of Cannabis Studies
• TryCannabis.org — Comprehensive cannabis education, dosing guides, and safety information

Legal & Financial

• Banking: Cannabis businesses face limited banking access due to federal prohibition. Credit unions and state-chartered banks are the primary options. Federal rescheduling may expand access.
• 280E Tax Burden: Cannabis businesses cannot deduct most ordinary expenses under IRS Section 280E. Federal rescheduling (expected mid-2026) would eliminate this burden.
• Legal counsel: Cannabis-specific attorneys are essential for licensing, compliance, and ongoing operations. The Colorado Bar Association maintains a cannabis law section.

Help & Support

• CannabisDependence.org — Resources for individuals concerned about cannabis use
• CannabisTravel.org — Interstate cannabis travel guidance and state-by-state laws