Colorado law now requires restaurants, bars and other establishments licensed to sell alcohol beverages to post a new warning sign. Colorado Liquor Code was recently amended to protect “on-premise” liquor licensees from being cited for allowing removal of alcohol beverages from their establishments if they post specified signs at each exit used by the public.
The law applies to all businesses licensed to sell alcohol beverages for consumption only on the licensed premises. On-premises alcohol consumption warning signs meet specific text and size requirements. In addition to posting a sign, the law allows businesses to station personnel at public exits to prevent patrons from taking drinks with them when they leave.
The small sign (#06710) must be posted by persons with the following license types:
- Limited winery
- Beer and wine
- Bed and breakfast
- Hotel and restaurant
- Tavern and Brew pub
- Optional premises license
- Club license
- Non-profit art organization
- Racetrack
- Licensed public transportation system
- Vintner’s restaurant license
- Art gallery permit
The large sign (#06711) applies to retail gaming taverns.
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