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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A local licensing authority may issue only the following alcohol beverage licenses upon payment of the fee specified in section 44-3-505:
(a) Retail liquor store license;
(b) Liquor-licensed drugstore license;
(c) Beer and wine license;
(d) Hotel and restaurant license;
(e) Tavern license;
(f) Brew pub license;
(g) Club license;
(h) Arts license;
(i) Racetrack license;
(j) Optional premises license;
(k) Retail gaming tavern license;
(l) Vintner's restaurant license;
(m) Distillery pub license;
(n) Entertainment facility license;
(o) Lodging facility license.
(2) An application for any license specified in subsection (1) of this section or section 44-4-107 shall be filed with the appropriate local licensing authority on forms provided by the state licensing authority and containing such information as the state licensing authority may require. Each application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of such persons as prescribed by the state licensing authority.
(3) The applicant shall file at the time of application plans and specifications for the interior of the building if the building to be occupied is in existence at the time. If the building is not in existence, the applicant shall file a plot plan and a detailed sketch for the interior and submit an architect's drawing of the building to be constructed. In its discretion, the local licensing authority may impose additional requirements necessary for the approval of the application.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 44. Activities Regulated by the Department of Revenue § 44-3-309. Local licensing authority--applications--optional premises licenses - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-44-activities-regulated-by-the-department-of-revenue/co-rev-st-sect-44-3-309/
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