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1. Do recreational marijuana businesses have to obtain a marijuana facility license from the City of Beaverton?

Yes, recreational marijuana businesses and medical marijuana businesses must obtain a marijuana facility license from the City of Beaverton.

2. What is the process for getting a marijuana facility license in the city of Beaverton?

A recreational marijuana facility in Beaverton must first obtain an Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) license; a medical marijuana facility must first register with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Once the marijuana facility has obtained final approval from the OLCC or OHA, as applicable, and has documentation that the facility has an OLCC license or OHA medical marijuana dispensary number, the facility must next obtain two City of Beaverton licenses. One is a business license, and the other is a marijuana facility license. The two city licenses are separate and have separate application processes. Applications for the city’s business license and marijuana facility license are available online and at the Beaverton Building, the Finance Utility Billing Counter, 2nd Floor, located at 12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005. Applications must be submitted in person and include the payment fee. The City will then process the application, and will approve or deny a marijuana facility license application within 180 days of its receipt. If approved, the City will send the marijuana facility a marijuana facility license. If denied, the City will notify the person responsible for the marijuana facility of the reason for the denial.

3. How much does it cost to apply for a medical marijuana facility license?

The initial application fee is $100. The annual renewal fee is $75. Both fees are nonrefundable.

4. How much does it cost to apply for a business license?

The cost depends on the number of employees and the type of business. To determine the cost, look at the Business License Fee Schedule listed on the City’s website here.

5. Has Beaverton taxed recreational marijuana and, if so, what is the tax rate?

Beaverton has taxed the sale of recreational marijuana. The tax rate is 3.0 percent and the taxes should be remitted to the Oregon Department of Revenue. For more information about the marijuana tax go to the Oregon Department of Revenue website.

6. How do I maintain compliance with my marijuana facility license?

Abide by state law, OLCC and/or OHA’s regulatory rules, Beaverton City Code Chapter 7.02 (Marijuana Facility Licensing Ordinance), and Beaverton Development Code Chapter 20 (Land Uses).

7. Where are marijuana facilities permitted?

For information regarding permitted locations and requirements please review the recreational marijuana use document prepared by the City of Beaverton.