HB 24-1156

This Colorado bill allows chambers of commerce to obtain special event permits for serving alcohol at events, but excludes certain types of businesses from participating. It also introduces a new permit system for age-restricted tobacco festivals, setting standards and fees for these events. The bill was signed by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2024, meaning that chambers of commerce can start applying for alcohol event permits soon, and rules for tobacco festival permits will be established by the Department of Revenue.

Official Summary

Under Colorado law, a special event permit allows the service of alcohol beverages during special events. The act authorizes a special event permit to be issued to a chamber of commerce. Certain types of business are excluded from participating in the special event. The holder of a retail establishment permit may participate in the special event if the permit holder is not serving complimentary alcohol beverages sold at the same date and time as the special event. The act also requires the executive director of the department of revenue (department) to promulgate rules to authorize age-restricted tobacco festivals by means of a permit issued by the department. Standards are set for the rules. The executive director of the department may establish by rule an application fee for the tobacco festival permit. The application fee must be set at an amount that offsets the direct and indirect cost of implementing and enforcing the tobacco festival permit rules. APPROVED by Governor June 4, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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