1 CCR 203-1-7-701 - Compliance Checks

Basis and Purpose. The statutory authority for this rule includes, but is not limited to, subsections 44-7-104(3), and 44-7-104(5)(a)(III), C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to provide clarity to licensees, their agents, and employees, regarding compliance check operations.

A. To the degree it is achievable within the amount of fees collected, the Division will perform, or cause to be performed in cooperation with local licensing authorities, two compliance checks per retail location, per year.

B. When a compliance check is completed by the Division, the Division will notify any applicable local licensing authority of the outcome, and any action taken on the licensee as a result of such compliance check through the preferred communication channels established by each local jurisdiction.

C. When a compliance check is completed by a local licensing authority or on behalf of such local licensing authority, the local licensing authority will notify the Division of any outcome, or action taken on the licensee as a result of the compliance check by any of the following methods:

1. Emailing the information and follow-up to: dor_ledtobacco@state.co.us;

2. Utilizing the online "Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws" platform (EUDL) for jurisdictions who are equipped to do so; or

3. Contacting the applicable LED field office at the phone number provided on the Division's website.

D. If a compliance check on a retail license reveals a violation, the Division or local authority will complete another compliance check on the same location within six months of the initial violation.

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1 CCR 203-1-7-701

38 CR 02, January 25, 2015, effective 2/14/2015 44 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 4/30/2021 44 CR 15, August 10, 2021, effective 6/30/2021 44 CR 18, September 25, 2021, effective 10/15/2021 45 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/2022 45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/30/2022