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U.S. Department of the Treasury
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
National Revenue Center
550 Main St.
Cincinnati , OH 800-398-2282 |
| Must pay Special Occupational Tax (SOT). The annual cost (July 1 -June 30) depends on type of operation and is prorated the first year. |
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| State |
Colorado Department of Revenue
Liquor/Tobacco Enforcement Division
1881 Pierce St. #108A
Lakewood , CO 80214
(303)205-2300
Fax: (303)205-2341 |
| Licensing authority and responsibility is shared between state and local government. |
| State licensure is considered AFTER local government approval. Local licensing authority within a municipality is with the city government, and within an unincorporated area with the county government. |
| License required for anyone who distributes alcohol, beer, wine, distilled spirits, etc., regardless of whether it is sold or given away. Licensing covers retailers, wholesalers, importers, manufacturers, transporters of liquor, hotels, bed and breakfasts, brew pubs, mini-bars, etc. Fees depend upon the type and scope of operation
Link: http://www.revenue.state.co.us/liquor_dir/wrap.asp?incl=license3
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| State |
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Farm Products Section
2331 W. 31st Ave.
DENVER , CO 80211
(303)477-0054
Fax: (303)480-9236 |
| Any business that processes "Colorado Agricultural Commodities" must be licensed and bonded, e.g. makes wine from grapes purchased from a Colorado supplier. |
| The amount of bonding depends upon the types and amounts of products used. Licensing and bonding exemptions may apply for "Small Volume Dealers." Contact the Division for more information. (12-16-101 through 118, C.R.S.) |
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| State |
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246-1530
(303)692-3100
Fax: (303)782-0278 |
| The fermentation or brewing process may emit air pollution emissions into the air. |
| If the emissions are above specified levels, Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) is required. $119.96 filing fee, $59.98/hr evaluation fee. Requires final approval and ongoing inspections Annual fee based on emissions. |
| Wineries and Breweries should contact the Small Business Clean Air Technical Assistance Program to determine if they are subject to APEN requirements. |
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| State |
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Consumer Protection Division
Retail Food Service
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246-1530
(303)692-3620
Fax: (303)753-6809 |
| If a business is serving food, it must obtain a food service license. The local county health department issues most food service licenses. |
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| State |
Colorado Department of Revenue
1375 Sherman St
Denver , CO 80261
(303)238-7378 |
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