Liquor Legislation (2017)
Subject
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Agency
Agency
Published
12/15/2017
Agency NameToggle Agency Menu
First Regular Session | 72nd General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyRelated Publications
Staff Publications
Overview of Issues Related to E-Cigarettes
This memorandum provides an overview of various Colorado laws and issues related to electronic nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes.
Staff Publications
2019 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment Forecast
Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). In April 2018, the state received $177.3 million, including a one‑time payment of $113.3 million pursuant to the Nonparticipating Manufacturers Adjustment Settlement Agreement...
Staff Publications
Overview of the Transition from 3.2 to Full-Strength Beer
This memorandum responds to your request for background information related to the January 1, 2019, transition to full-strength beer.
Staff Publications
2018 Colorado Marijuana Handbook
The 2018 handbook provides an overview of marijuana in Colorado, including: marijuana law; marijuana licensing; marijuana in the state budget; Colorado regulations; federal law and jurisdictional issues; and additional resources.
Staff Publications
Overview of Colorado Liquor Licensing Law - 2018
Colorado's liquor laws were first codified in 1935. The Colorado Beer Code regulates fermented malt beverages (commonly known as 3.2 beer), which were categorized as a "non‑intoxicating liquor" during the wait for states to ratify the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution....
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Marijuana Legislation
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills relating to the regulation of both medical and recreational marijuana on topics such as taxes, research, use of medical marijuana, and marijuana business licensing.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Liquor Legislation
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills to clarify practices related to events at which alcohol is auctioned or sold, redefined Japanese rice wine, and passed additional legislation related to the retail sale of low- and full-strength beer.
Staff Publications
2018 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment Forecast
Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). In April 2018, the state received $177.3 million, including a one-time payment of $113.3 million pursuant to the Nonparticipating Manufacturers Adjustment Settlement Agreement,...
Summary of Major Legislation
Marijuana Legislation (2017)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Marijuana Revenue in the State Budget
The memorandum describes how marijuana is taxed and how marijuana tax revenue is distributed. In FY 2016-17, state tax revenue from the marijuana industry totaled $211.1 million. Marijuana tax revenue is deposited in several different accounts. The General Assembly appropriated $100.5 million...