Colorado § 25-4-1615 Pet dogs in retail food establishments - prohibited - exceptions

Colorado Statutes

§ 25-4-1615 — Pet dogs in retail food establishments - prohibited - exceptions

Colorado·Title 25 Public·Art. Disease Control

(1)Except as specified in subsection (3) of this section, a person may have a pet dog in an outdoor dining area of a retail food establishment if:

(a)The retail food establishment elects to allow pet dogs in its outdoor dining area;

(b)A separate entrance is present through which the pet dog enters and exits the outdoor dining area without passing through the retail food establishment;

(c)The person does not allow the pet dog on chairs, benches, seats, or other furniture or fixtures;

(d)The outdoor dining area is not used for food or drink preparation; except that an employee of the retail food establishment may refill a beverage glass in the outdoor dining area from a pitcher or other container;

(e)The pet dog is on a leash or confined in a pet carrier and is under the c

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(1) Except as specified in subsection (3) of this section, a person may have a pet
dog in an outdoor dining area of a retail food establishment if:

(a) The retail food establishment elects to allow pet dogs in its outdoor
dining area;

(b) A separate entrance is present through which the pet dog enters and
exits the outdoor dining area without passing through the retail food establishment;

(c) The person does not allow the pet dog on chairs, benches, seats, or other
furniture or fixtures;

(d) The outdoor dining area is not used for food or drink preparation; except
that an employee of the retail food establishment may refill a beverage glass in the
outdoor dining area from a pitcher or other container;

(e) The pet dog is on a leash or confined in a pet carrier and is under the
control of a person;

(f) The licensee of the retail food establishment ensures compliance with
local ordinances related to sidewalks, public nuisances, and sanitation; and

(g) The retail food establishment is in compliance with any other control
measures approved by the county or district public health agency.

(2) A person who brings a pet dog in an outdoor dining area in accordance
with this section is responsible for the behavior of that pet dog.

(3) (a) The governing body of a city, county, or city and county may prohibit
the presence of pet dogs in outdoor dining areas of retail food establishments
located within the governing body's jurisdiction.

(b) A retail food establishment may elect not to allow pet dogs in its outdoor
dining area.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to restrict the presence of a service
animal, as defined in section 24-34-301.

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Legislative History

Source: L. 2020: Entire section added, (SB 20-078) ch. 66, p. 267, � 1, effective September 14. L. 2023: (4) amended, (HB 23-1296), ch. 269, p. 1600, � 8, effective May 25.