Liquor License
COLORADO STATE LIQUOR LICENSE INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The Colorado Legislature has determined that the issuance and supervision of liquor licenses shall be closely regulated. City Council of the City of Fountain, Colorado, is the “Local Licensing Authority” for all licenses issued within the City of Fountain and is thus charged with carrying out these State-delegated duties. The following procedure is designed to enhance the efficient, prompt and responsible performance of these important duties by the City Council.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Liquor licensing is regulated by the State of Colorado. Obtaining a retail liquor license is a dual process beginning at the local level. This requires review and approval form the Local Licensing Authority prior to review by the State Liquor Enforcement Division. All applications are first submitted to the Deputy City Clerk for review and then scheduled to be heard by the Local Licensing Authority. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an accurate and complete application packet. Applicants are encouraged to use the Checklist of Required Documents attached to the various State application forms to ensure that all needed information is included prior to submitting the application packet. The Local Licensing Authority meets in regular scheduled meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday every month at which a Public Hearing is held and then applications are approved or denied. You will be notified by the Deputy City Clerk with the date of Public Hearing to which you are asked to attend.
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The Deputy City Clerk is available to answer questions about the process and to provide clarification about the requirements and fees. The Clerk cannot provide legal advice; therefore, an applicant should consult a private attorney for any legal questions concerning the application.
If partial information is obtained, the local authority will not consider the application complete and may delay the process.
A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING is required to be posted on the property 10 days prior to the public hearing. The APPLICANT will be responsible for posting at the establishment on the date specified by the Deputy City Clerk.
Finally, you will be notified by the Deputy City Clerk once your license has been received from the Department of Revenue and is ready for pick up. A signature is required.
Applicants should read and understand Colorado Beer and Liquor Code and Rules prior to applying for a license or permit. Applicants may wish to consult an attorney prior to submitting an application. It is the applicant's responsibility to be in compliance.
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The fee will vary according to the type of license requested. You can determine your fees from the Liquor Enforcement Division fee schedule. A City business license is required and runs concurrent with the liquor license and the fee is $65.00.
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All fees are required when you make application:
- Payment to the City: One check can be made payable to the City of Fountain for the local fees and the Business license fee. This check will be deposited immediately.
- Payment to State: Make check payable to the Colorado Department of Revenue. This fee will vary according to the type of license requested and will be sent with the approved application.
The Deputy City Clerk is available to answer questions about the process and to provide clarification about the requirements and fees. The Clerk cannot provide legal advice; therefore, an applicant should consult a private attorney for any legal questions concerning the application.
If you feel you need to schedule a time to go over your questions feel free to contact us any time.
Joanne "Jo" Martin
Deputy City Clerk
719-322-2036
JMartin@fountaincolorado.org