Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

This memorandum is designed to be a reference guide for legislators and the public on the topic of Colorado laws related to liquor licensing. It covers the three-tier regulatory structure, license and permit types, general licensing requirements, and related fees, taxes, and recent legislation.

A summary of rules and regulations for various types of establishments that dispense alcoholic drinks.

This issue brief outlines the licensing requirements involved in the distribution and retail sales of alcohol for off-site consumption. It also provides an overview of which states permit alcohol sales in grocery stores.

This application contains information and data on underage drinking. On this site, you may: Look up the number of Minor in Possession tickets by region; look up the results of compliance checks that test whether establishments have served or sold alcohol to minors; submit an anonymous tip so that together we can make our community a safer place for minors.

This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws related to the retail sale of alcohol, including beer, wine, and spirits, in original sealed containers for off-premises consumption.