Dear Liquor Stakeholders,
The liquor marketplace in Colorado is a dynamic and complex industry that has faced many challenges in recent years. As such, Gov. Jared Polis has issued a letter to the State Licensing Authority requesting that a special report be prepared to generate recommendations regarding statutory alignment opportunities in the Liquor, Beer, and Special Event Codes. These recommendations should focus on modernization, clarification, and harmonization of the law in order to enhance statutory clarity, marketplace and consumer protections, and public safety initiatives.
The State Licensing Authority, Mark Ferrandino, will convene a liquor advisory group to discuss these recommendations and opportunities. Membership in the advisory group is detailed in the Governor’s letter, which may be found here.
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We look forward to your collaborative partnership and thoughtful engagement as we all work together to ensure a thriving, diverse, and safe alcohol beverage marketplace for our Colorado communities and businesses.
Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division
Liquor Advisory Group Meetings
Meeting #1
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
9:00 - 10:30 am
Meeting #2
Thursday, January 5, 2023
9:00 - Noon
*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #3
Thursday, February 2, 2023
9:00 - Noon
*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #4
Thursday, March 2, 2023
9:00 - Noon
*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #5
Thursday, April 6, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Meeting #6
Thursday, May 4, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Public Comment Form Submissions
Subgroup Proposed Topics for Voting by the LAG
Meeting #7
Thursday, June 1, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Meeting #8
Thursday, July 6, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Meeting #9
Thursday, August 3, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Meeting #10
Thursday, September 7, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Meeting #11
Thursday, October 5, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Meeting #12
Thursday, November 2, 2023
9:00 - Noon
In Person: Liquor Enforcement Division, 1707 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Red Rocks Conference Room Lakewood, CO
Subgroup Meetings
Regulation of Retail Operations
NEXT MEETING
Meeting #5
Thursday, June 15, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Dale Elliott Email Re: Corkage Fee Consideration
Steve Findley Email Re: Age of Employee Suggestion
Steve Findley Suggestion Re: Age of Employee
- Previous Meetings and Recordings
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Meeting #1
Thursday, February 16, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #2
Thursday, March 16, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #3
Thursday, April 20, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #4
Thursday, May 18, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
- Upcoming Meetings
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Meeting #6
Thursday, July 20, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #7
Thursday, August 17, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #8
Thursday, September 21, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #9
Thursday, October 19, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Marketplace Structure
NEXT MEETING
Meeting #5
Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am
*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
- Previous Meetings and Recordings
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Meeting #1
Thursday, February 16, 2023
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #2
Thursday, March 16, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Kentucky House Bill 415 (2020)
Kentucky House Bill 415 (2021)
Brewers Association DTC Shipping Myths
Wholesalers of CO DTC Shipping Wine & Spirits
U.S. Mothers Concerned That
Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Is DangerousWine & Spirits Wholesalers of Colorado Public Comment 3/16/23
2023 Carrier Reporting Enforcement
DISCUS Public Comments for LAG on Direct-to-Consumer Shipping 03.27.23
CO DTC Arguments v Actualities
ACSA DISCUS ADI DtC Principles 2023
Micki Hackenberger Email - Wine and Spirit Wholesalers
Steve Findley Email - Colorado Beer Distributors
State-by-State Guide for Shipping Spirits DTC
Stephen Gould - Golden Moon Distillery - DTC Email 4.05.23
Letter from Stephen Gould (with attachments) 4.05.23
Meeting #3
Thursday, April 20, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
2023-Direct-to-Consumer-Beer-Shipping-Report
Proposed Brewery Shipper Permit Language
Franchise Law - CRS 44-3-408 Termination of Wholesalers
Meeting #4
Thursday, May 18, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
- Upcoming Meetings
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Meeting #6
Thursday, July 20, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #7
Thursday, August 17, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***
Meeting #8
Thursday, September 21, 2023
8:30 am - 11:00 am*** VIRTUAL ONLY ***