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A cannabis dispensary downtown Denver is a licensed store that sells retail marijuana to adults 21 and older. Denver licenses retail marijuana stores in commercial zones. Several operate in downtown neighborhoods such as Ballpark, RiNo, and Capitol Hill. Stores must hold a Denver license and a Colorado state license. You need a valid government ID. Cash is common. Some stores accept debit cards through cashless ATMs.
Where downtown dispensaries can open
Denver zones retail marijuana stores in commercial and industrial areas. A store cannot sit within 1,000 feet of a school, child care center, or park. The distance is measured from the property line. Some downtown blocks qualify. Others do not. That is why dispensaries cluster on certain streets.
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Hours and entry rules
Colorado law permits retail marijuana sales from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Denver stores follow that window or narrower hours. You must be 21 or older. Bring a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Expired IDs fail. Security checks IDs at the door. Some stores scan the ID. Some stores allow medical patients 18 and older with a valid Colorado medical marijuana card.
What you can buy
Retail stores sell flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. Colorado limits one retail transaction to 1 ounce of flower or 8 grams of concentrate. Edibles are capped at 10 mg THC per serving and 100 mg THC per package. A single package cannot exceed 100 mg THC for retail sales. Medical patients can buy more.
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Taxes and payment
Colorado adds a 15% state retail marijuana sales tax. The state also applies the standard 2.9% sales tax. Denver adds a local marijuana sales tax. The total at a downtown Denver register is about 22.7%. Cash is accepted. Some stores take debit cards. Major credit card networks do not process retail marijuana sales.
Medical versus retail
Denver has separate licenses for medical and retail marijuana stores. Some stores hold both. Medical patients must have a Colorado medical marijuana card. The card requires a doctor's certification and a state fee. Medical marijuana has a lower tax rate. Retail marijuana has the 15% state tax. Medical patients can buy higher potency products and more concentrate.
How to pick a store
Denver publishes a list of licensed marijuana businesses. Read the menu online before you go. Menus list THC percentage, weight, and price. Downtown stores get busy after 4 p.m. and on weekends. Expect a line. Bring cash for smaller shops. Ask for a receipt. Keep your purchase in a sealed container in your car. Do not consume in public.