A common consumption area is a designated area where patrons 21 years old and older can drink alcohol from various liquor-licensed establishments in a common space.
Key features of Denver's common consumption area laws, rules, and regulations include:
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In 2011, the Colorado General Assembly passed a state law allowing local jurisdictions to license common consumption areas. The state Liquor Enforcement Division subsequently adopted agency rules.
Denver City Council adopted a common consumption ordinance on Nov. 12, 2019.
On April 15, 2021, the Department adopted final rules for common consumption areas. It also approved hearing policies and procedures. These apply to hearings for common consumption area licenses.
The ordinance and rules went into effect on June 1, 2021.
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