A. The local licensing authority is authorized to administratively approve any license under this article so long as the following conditions are met:
1. The application (including any required attachments and submissions) is complete and signed by the applicant;
2. The applicant has paid the operating fee and any other fees required by this code;
3. The application does not contain a material falsehood or misrepresentation;
4. The application complies with all of the requirements of this article and the Colorado Marijuana Code; and
5. The licensing authority has received written approval from the local law enforcement authority as to the applicant's criminal background.
6. The licensing authority has received written approval from the Planning and Zoning Department that the location and zoning requirements imposed by this article and Section 10-1E2.A.1. of the Code have been met.
B. The local licensing authority may, but is not required to hold a hearing as permitted by section 44-10-303(3), C.R.S. prior to granting a retail marijuana establishment license.
C. The local licensing authority shall inform the state licensing authority of approval of an application for a license. (Ord. 510, 12-15-2021)