Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement

COVID-19 Information

On March 16, 2020, Governor Polis ordered the closure of all Colorado Department of Revenue public-facing offices. The closure is in effect beginning on March 18, 2020 and is in place until further notice. The Liquor Enforcement Division office will be closed to the public during this time. Staff will be working and available to answer questions.

Licensing Information

The Division will be accepting license applications through a drop off box located in the Division's Lakewood Office (1697 Cole Blvd, Suite 200) lobby. Applications may also be submitted through the mail during the office closure period.

5/14/2020: LED Monthly Clerk Training

5/12/2020: LED - Delivery Permit Notification

Online payments can be made here: https://secure.colorado.gov/payment/liquor

Bulletins

6/30/2020: Bulletin 20-10 Reference: Independence Day and Executive Order Guidance and Safety Measures

6/5/2020: Bulletin 20-09 Reference: Executive Order No. 20-093 - Temporary Modifications - Communal Outdoor Dining Areas and Public Consumption

5/22/2020: Bulletin 20-08 Reference: Temporary Modification due to COVID-19 Direct Filing with State Licensing Authority

Control Plan Example Letter (posted with Bulletin 20-08)

5/15/2020: Bulletin 20-07 Reference: Emergency Regulations 47-302 (F) COVID-19 Temporary Modification of On-Premises Licenses and 47-1102 Compliance with Public Health Orders and Executive Orders Issued during Disaster Emergencies

5/1/2020: Bulletin 20-06 Reference: Updated Guidance Regarding LED Response to "Safer-At-Home" Orders

4/23/2020: Bulletin 20-05 Reference: One-Day Pick-Up "90 Day" Return of Malt and Fermented Malt Beverages

4/8/2020: Bulletin 20-04 Reference: Updated Guidance Regarding LED Response to COVID-19

4/1/2020: Bulletin 20-03 Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division Notice Guidance Regarding LED Response to COVID-19

LED COVID-19 Updates and Industry Guidance

4/24/2020: LED - COVID-19 UPDATE "What Does Safer-At-Home Mean?"

4/7/2020: Clerk Online Renewal Notification

Licensee Online Renewal Notification

4/2/2020: LED - Growlers and Crowlers Update

LED Emergency Regulations and Emergency Warning Label for Delivery and Takeout

6/5/2020: LED Emergency Regulation 47-1103 Communal Outdoor Dining Areas To Promote Social Distancing

5/15/2020: LED Emergency Regulation 47-1102 Changing, Altering, or Modifying Licensed Premises

4/1/2020: LED Emergency Regulation 47-1101 Delivery and Take Out Sales Authorized Under Executive Order(s)

Emergency Warning Label for Delivery and Take Out

LED Notices

3/20/2020: LED Notice: Executive Order D2020 011: Temporary Suspension of Enforcement on On-Premise Retailed Licensees and Breweries to Sell, Deliver, or Provide Alcohol for Take Out

3/17/2020: LED- Operation Updates

Request for Service

Notification for Request of Services

Our vision is to promote safe communities in the State of Colorado through innovation, engagement, and education.

Our mission is to promote public safety, support economic growth, and the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products, through the fair administration of liquor and tobacco/nicotine laws.