HB 18-1096

HB 18-1096, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, allows educational organizations incorporated under Colorado law to obtain special event permits for selling alcohol. It also removes the previous requirement that municipalities must own an art facility to get these permits and now permits any municipality, county, or special district to apply. This change affects how various groups can host events with alcohol sales, broadening the eligibility criteria for obtaining such permits.

Official Summary

The bill adds to the list of organizations authorized to obtain a special event permit to sell alcohol beverages for a limited period an organization that is incorporated under Colorado law for educational purposes. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement that a special event permit be issued to a municipality only if the municipality owns an art facility and instead allows a special event permit to be issued to any municipality, county, or special district. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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