Colorado § 44-3-312 Results of investigation - decision of authorities

Colorado Statutes

§ 44-3-312 — Results of investigation - decision of authorities

Colorado·Title 44 Revenue -·Art. Alcohol Beverages

(1)Not less than five days prior to the date of hearing, the local licensing authority shall make known its findings based on its investigation in writing to the applicant and other interested parties. The local licensing authority has authority to refuse to issue any licenses provided in sections 44-3-309 (1) and 44-4-107 for good cause, subject to judicial review.

(2)(a) Before entering a decision approving or denying an application, a local licensing authority shall consider, except where this article 3 specifically provides otherwise, the facts and evidence adduced as a result of its investigation, as well as any other facts; the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood for the type of license for which application has been made; the desires of the adult inhabitants; th

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(1) Not less
than five days prior to the date of hearing, the local licensing authority shall make
known its findings based on its investigation in writing to the applicant and other
interested parties. The local licensing authority has authority to refuse to issue any
licenses provided in sections 44-3-309 (1) and 44-4-107 for good cause, subject to
judicial review.

(2) (a) Before entering a decision approving or denying an application, a local
licensing authority shall consider, except where this article 3 specifically provides
otherwise, the facts and evidence adduced as a result of its investigation, as well as
any other facts; the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood for the type of
license for which application has been made; the desires of the adult inhabitants;
the number, type, and availability of alcohol beverage outlets located in or near the
neighborhood under consideration; and any other pertinent matters affecting the
qualifications of the applicant for the conduct of the type of business proposed;
except that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood shall not be
considered in the issuance of a club liquor license.

(b) Any petitioning otherwise required to establish the reasonable
requirements of the neighborhood shall be waived for a bed and breakfast permit
applicant unless the local licensing authority has previously taken affirmative,
official action to rescind the availability of such waiver in all subsequent cases.

(3) Any decision of a local licensing authority approving or denying an
application shall be in writing stating the reasons therefor within thirty days after
the date of the public hearing, and a copy of the decision shall be sent by certified
mail to the applicant at the address shown in the application.

(4) No license shall be issued by any local licensing authority after approval
of an application until the building in which the business is to be conducted is ready
for occupancy with such furniture, fixtures, and equipment in place as is necessary
to comply with the applicable provisions of this article 3 and article 4 of this title
44, and then only after inspection of the premises has been made by the licensing
authority to determine that the applicant has complied with the architect's drawing
and the plot plan and detailed sketch for the interior of the building submitted with
the application.

(5) After approval of any application, the local licensing authority shall notify
the state licensing authority of the approval, who shall investigate and either
approve or disapprove such application.

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Legislative History

Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 18-1025), ch. 152, p. 986, � 2, effective October 1. L. 2025: (2)(a) amended, (SB 25-033), ch. 64, p. 269, � 4, effective April 10.