Date: October 5, 2022
Dear Liquor Stakeholders,
The federal government last renewed the federal public health emergency order on July 15, 2022, for 90 days. While the federal government has indicated it will give states 60 days notice prior to termination of the public health emergency declaration, the State is beginning to prepare for the end of both the federal and state disaster declarations. Due to the end of these orders sometime in the next few months, the division urges all on-premises liquor licensees to obtain a permit if they have been participating in takeout and/or delivery privileges under C.R.S. 44-3911. Licensees that do not obtain a takeout and delivery permit before the emergency declaration is removed will need to cease offering takeout alcohol beverages and/or delivering alcohol beverages until a permit is obtained.
The on-premises takeout and delivery permit application is available on our website under forms DR 8496 Takeout and Delivery Permit Application and Renewal (on-premises applicants only) or accessed online google form by following this link.
The fee for the delivery permit is $11.00, which can be paid online at your convenience using this link or by check to the division.
Please consult your local licensing authority to determine if they have created a takeout and delivery permit for alcohol beverages. If the local licensing authority has created a takeout and delivery permit, you will also need to secure a local permit to be in compliance with the law.
LICENSE TYPES ELIGIBLE FOR TAKEOUT AND/OR DELIVERY
The following license types may provide takeout services only:
- FMB On-Premises, and FMB On/Off Premises establishments licensed under 44-4-104, C.R.S;
- Sales Room establishments licensed under 44-3-402, C.R.S.;
- Sales Room establishments licensed under 44-3-407, C.R.S.
The following license types may provide delivery services only:
- Bed and Breakfast establishments licensed under 44-3-412, C.R.S.;
- Optional Premises establishments licensed under 44-3-415, C.R.S.;
- Retail Gaming Tavern establishments licensed under 44-3-416, C.R.S.;
- Arts establishments licensed under 44-3-419, C.R.S.;
- Racetrack establishments licensed under 44-3-420, C.R.S.; and
- Public Transportation licensees licensed under 44-3-421, C.R.S.
The following license types may provide both takeout and delivery services:
- Beer and Wine establishments licensed under 44-3-411, C.R.S.;
- Hotel and Restaurant establishments licensed under 44-3-413, C.R.S;
- Tavern establishments licensed under 44-3-414, C.R.S.;
- Brew Pub establishments licensed under 44-3-417, C.R.S.;
- Club establishments licensed under 44-3-418, C.R.S.;
- Vintner’s Restaurant establishments licensed under 44-3-422, C.R.S.;
- Distillery Pub establishments licensed under 44-3-426, C.R.S.; and
- Lodging and entertainment establishments licensed under 44-3-428, C.R.S.
The Liquor Enforcement Division appreciates your diligence and support as we work together to keep Colorado communities safe and businesses thriving.
The Division reserves the right to amend or withdraw industry bulletins at any time but will try to provide as much forewarning as possible before any such amendment or withdrawal.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email at dor_led@state.co.us or call us at 303-205-2300 with any questions.
Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division