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Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement

Our mission is to gain and monitor compliance with Colorado liquor and tobacco laws and regulations through education, outreach, licensing, inspections and enforcement activities in conjunction and cooperation with local and state enforcement officials, local licensing authorities, the industry, advocacy and community groups and the general public.

***FEDERAL AGE 21 TO PURCHASE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS - COLORADO LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION NOTICE***

Quick Answers

Main Office Location:
Liquor Enforcement Division
1697 Cole Boulevard, Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80401
Where do I look to see if my liquor license has been approved?
What are the fees required to get a liquor license?
How do I check to see if my product has been registered?
How do I bring personal liquor into Colorado?

(NEW - 11/2019)

Calendar of Events

CORA (Colorado Open Records Act)

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Upcoming State Observed Holiday

January 20, 2020-Closed for observance of MLK, Jr. Day

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Liquor Working Groups

Rule Making

EBT Work Group Announcement

2019 Liquor Rule Process

2018 Liquor Rule Process

2017 Liquor Rule Process

2016 Liquor Rule Process

2015 Liquor Rule Process

Brand Registrations

Register Brands & Labels Online

Sole Source Fee Schematic

Search Brand Registrations (New Search Abilities)

Search Registered Products by COLA

In-State Malt Liquor (Beer) Brand Registration Process

Tax Information

Liquor Tax (Excise) Reporting

Liquor Tax (Excise) Information

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau

Responsible Vendor Training

Training Information

Recodification Project

Recodification Project Information

2018 Colorado Liquor Law Changes Training

Review the interactive training regarding recent changes to Colorado liquor laws.

Timely Topics

NEW Bulletin 20-01 Master Files Application and Additional Locations Forms (posted 1/9/2020)
NEW Federal Age 21 to Purchase Nicotine and Tobacco Products - LED Notice (posted 1/2/20)
19-08 - Fermented Malt Beverage Retailers – Products Labelled as “Malt Liquors” (posted 11/27/19)
2019 Liquor Rules Working Group Meeting #8 (posted 11/12/19)
19-07 - Executive Order Implementing Digital Personal Identification Technology and the Governor’s Executive Order 2019 013
Street Officers' Guide (posted 10/18/19)
Bulletin 19-06 Tax Check Authorization, Waiver and Request to Release Information form (posted 10/7/19)

Archived Timely Topics

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