1 CCR 203-2, Regulation 47-1000 - Qualifications for Special Event Permit

Basis and Purpose. The statutory authority for this regulation includes but is not limited to subsections 44-3-202(1)(b), 44-3-202(2)(a)(I)(A), 44-3-202(2)(a)(I)(R), and 44-5-102, C.R.S. The purpose of this regulation is to define the types of organizations that qualify for a special event permit. A special event permit under the Special Event Code may be issued to:

A. An organization, whether or not presently licensed under the Liquor Code or Beer and Wine Code, that:

1. Has been incorporated under the laws of this state for social, fraternal, patriotic, political, educational, or athletic purposes, and not for pecuniary gain

2. Is a regularly chartered branch, lodge, or chapter of a national organization or society organized for social, fraternal, patriotic, political, educational, or athletic purposes and is nonprofit in nature.

3. Is a regularly established religious or philanthropic institution.

4. Is a state institution of higher education, to include each principal campus of such institution.

B. Any municipality, county, or special district.

C. Any political candidate who has filed the necessary reports and statements with the secretary of state pursuant to article 45 of title 1, C.R.S. As used in this regulation:

1. "Political" as used in article 5 of title 44, shall mean any political organization or political party;

2. "Political organization" means any group of registered electors who, by petition for nomination of an unaffiliated candidate as provided in section 1-4-802, C.R.S., places upon the official general election ballot nominees for public office pursuant to section 1-1-104(24), C.R.S.as defined in section 1-1-104, C.R.S.; and

3. "Political party" means either a major political party or a minor political party pursuant to 1-1-104(25), C.R.S. However, no permit shall be required for those individuals or candidates campaigning or running for public office and who sponsor fund raising activities when such activities are held in a private residence and there is no cash bar in operation.

D. An entity that is either a state agency, the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board created in section 35-29.5-103, C.R.S., or an instrumentality of a municipality or county, provided that the entity promotes:

1. Alcohol beverages manufactured in the state; or

2. Tourism in an area of the state where alcohol beverages are manufactured.

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1 CCR 203-2, Regulation 47-1000

46 CR 15, August 10, 2023, effective 6/27/2023 (EMERGENCY) 46 CR 18, September 25, 2023, effective 10/15/2023