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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.

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In-State Malt Liquor (Beer) Brand Registration Process

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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 2019 Liquor Rules Working Group (posted 4/19/19)
Law and Rules Clarification (posted 4/1/19)
Rules effective March 30, 2019 (posted 4/1/19)
Bulletin 19-03 Sidewalk Service area (posted 4/1/19)
Option to look-up and search real-time LED license information now available online (posted 3/27/2019)
Passage SB19-028 (posted 2/22/19)
FMB licenses affected by the passage of SB19-011 (posted 2/8/2019)
LED Issues Bulletin 19-02 Temporary Displays-Modification Approval (posted 2/8/2019)
LED Issues Bulletin 19-01 Invoicing for Trade Shows and Other Events Sponsored by Suppliers (posted 2/8/2019)
LED provides draft rules on regulation 47-321 regarding bona fide loyalty programs (posted 1/9/2019)
Updated fee schedule now available (posted 1/3/2019)
Stakeholder Meeting Regarding Permanent Rules Scheduled for Mon, Jan 7, 2019 (posted 1/3/2019)
ID Under 50 updated signage for printing and posting now available on LED website (posted 12/28/2018)
LED Issues Bulletin 18-15 Providing Additional Guidance for New Laws and Rules (posted 12/28/2018)
Liquor Emergency Rules- Law and Fee Changes (posted 12/28/2018)
LED Publishes Fact Sheets Reference Guides to the Impact of the New Liquor Law Changes for Consumers and the Industry (posted 12/19/2018)

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