SB 17-237

Senate Bill 17-237 changes Colorado's rules about who can serve alcohol in restaurants and hotels that serve meals. Currently, only people aged 21 or older are allowed to sell alcoholic drinks at these places. The bill allows employees as young as 18 years old to serve alcohol if they are supervised by someone over 21. This change affects businesses like restaurants and hotels but requires them to have an adult supervisor present when younger employees handle alcohol. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and these businesses can start following its rules.

Official Summary

Current law prohibits an employee of a tavern or lodging and entertainment facility who is under 21 years of age from selling malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors. The bill permits a licensed tavern or lodging and entertainment facility that regularly serves meals to allow an employee who is at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age to sell malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors if the employee is supervised on-site by a person who is at least 21 years of age. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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