Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-4-1615. Pet dogs in retail food establishments--prohibited--exceptions

(a) The retail food establishment elects to allow pet dogs in its outdoor dining area;

(b) A separate entrance is present through which the pet dog enters and exits the outdoor dining area without passing through the retail food establishment;

(c) The person does not allow the pet dog on chairs, benches, seats, or other furniture or fixtures;

(d) The outdoor dining area is not used for food or drink preparation; except that an employee of the retail food establishment may refill a beverage glass in the outdoor dining area from a pitcher or other container;

(e) The pet dog is on a leash or confined in a pet carrier and is under the control of a person;

(f) The licensee of the retail food establishment ensures compliance with local ordinances related to sidewalks, public nuisances, and sanitation; and

(g) The retail food establishment is in compliance with any other control measures approved by the county or district public health agency.

(3)(a) The governing body of a city, county, or city and county may prohibit the presence of pet dogs in outdoor dining areas of retail food establishments located within the governing body's jurisdiction.

(b) A retail food establishment may elect not to allow pet dogs in its outdoor dining area.