Robert C. Runco will be one of the featured coaches at the upcoming Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching session in Denver, CO on July 25, 2019. He will be there to discuss the legal aspects surrounding small businesses in the food, beverage, and craft brewing industries, as well as licensing requirements in the hospitality industry.
If you are a small business owner or operator in the area, you can sign up for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/samuel-adams-brewing-the-american-dream-speed-coaching-denver-tickets-61573122868
Colorado liquor license attorney Brian Proffitt attended this year’s Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants annual conference in Savannah, GA. The conference is the cumulation of the years’ work of our member liquor professionals across the United States and Canada. This invitation-only group of outstanding professionals meets each year to discuss the alcohol beverage laws facing our industry and to mingle with those instrumental in drafting and interpreting these laws in an effort to help our clients obtain and maintain
The Colorado Brewers Guild held its 2nd Annual Colorado Craft Brewers Summit on Sunday and Monday in Fort Collins, Colorado. Alcohol licensing attorney Robert Runco, spoke during the Sunday portion of the event, providing a primer for Colorado brewers on the licensing basics facing each brewery and the common compliance issues they face. He also was on a panel with other representatives from the Colorado Brewers Guild discussing upcoming statutory and regulatory changes in the Colorado liquor industry.
2017 was a relatively quiet year on the legislative front for the Colorado liquor industry. While 2018 does not bring the same sweeping changes to the Colorado liquor industry that came in 2017, there are several modifications that businesses should understand.
While the Colorado liquor industry continues to adjust to the current and prepare for the upcoming changes resulting from SB16-197, most legislative changes in 2017 came in the form of ensuring continuity between similar licenses. Legislation was passed that returned
While starting any new business requires careful planning and meticulous preparation, the myriad of regulation surrounding obtaining a Colorado liquor license requires special attention. There are several additional regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over alcohol licensees, and they all have different timelines and requirements for licensing. Having a well-developed plan and all of your documents prepared ahead of time can significantly speed up the process of opening your doors.
The type of license you intend to operate will have a significant impact
The liquor licensing process can be very complex and confusing. It is imperative that applicants begin their journey on the right path. There are over 30 types of liquor licenses and permits in Colorado, many having overlapping privileges and they all have distinct differences. Many of these licenses also have different levels of regulatory approval. Without the proper information and guidance, this can often lead to an application for a type of license that doesn’t meet your intended operations. Choosing the
As 2017 begins, several important changes are taking effect in the Colorado Liquor industry. SB-197 was passed by the Colorado legislature in May of 2016 and signed by Governor Hickenlooper on June 10, 2016, allowing the expansion of alcohol sales in retail liquor stores and liquor-licensed drugstores. Many of the provisions of the bill have now gone into effect as of January 1, 2017.
Colorado has two types of licenses that permit the sale of beer, wine, and spirits for off-premises