Liquor Licensing
Jul 4th, 2008 by julie
In Colorado the liquor industry is heavily regulated. The State of Colorado and local licensing authorities share responsibility for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. Local authorities (cities and counties) apply standards which are established by state statutes and regulations, but local licensing authorities have considerable latitude in reaching decisions. Neighborhood activism often exacerbates the uncertainty caused by the discretion afforded to local authorities.
Our liquor licensing practice focuses on all of the needs of liquor permit holders in Colorado from application and renewal to sale or transfer. Our clients include restaurants, hotels, bars, nightclubs, golf courses, developers, and other retail establishments selling alcohol, beer, wine, or liquor.
Our attorneys take care to demonstrate that all of the requirements for the issuance of the license have been satisfied, and to whatever extent possible, address concerns. Specific areas of our liquor licensing practice include:
- Obtaining new liquor licenses
- Negotiating contracts on behalf of buyers and sellers of business establishments
- Preparing all documents related to a liquor license transfer
- Representing clients in liquor license hearings
- Appealing the denial of a liquor license transfer
- Appealing the denial of a liquor license renewal
- Appealing the denial of a liquor license issuance
- Alterations of licensed premises
- Zoning issues
Grimshaw & Harring lawyers also have the experience and expertise to advise liquor licensees concerning other legal issues directly related to their daily business.
Attorneys practicing in the areas of Liquor Licensing:
Other Land Use – Zoning Related Areas:
- Assisted Living Housing
- Liquor Licensing
