Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2015 02 23

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Carol Hanson From: Lowman - DOR, Sandra <sandra.lowman @state.co.us> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 5:13 PM Subject: New to Liquor Enforcement Division Attachments: LED Standards for Liquor Violations - 2014.pdf; Model Guidelines - Compliance Checks - 2014.pdf Sent on Behalf of Patrick Maroney, Liquor Enforcement Director Dear Colorado Liquor Industry, Clerks and Law Enforcement, Over the last several months, the Colorado Liquor Compliance Working Group has met to discuss ways to improve voluntary compliance within the liquor industry in Colorado. After a thorough review of all recommendations from the Working Group, the Division has decided to adopt the following changes effective today. Liquor Enforcement Policy: 1. The Division has adopted the Standards for Liquor Violations (version 1.0 - attached) and will work with local law enforcement and licensing authorities to communicate the desire of having statewide consistent enforcement of liquor laws and regulations. 2. The Division has adopted the 2014 Uniform Guidelines For State and Local Compliance Checks For Underage Alcohol Sales (attached). The Division will work with local law enforcement to communicate the desire of having statewide consistency with conducting compliance checks. 3. The Division will allow for live- streaming classes for entities who want to conduct training for responsible vendors. Those entities will need to submit a class curriculum along with an explanation how they will instruct the class via live stream. The classes must have live interaction between students and instructors and the instructors must be able to positively identify each student and grade the tests in a method to maintain its integrity. 4. The Division will continue its efforts in developing an online renewal application process along with other Divisions within the Enforcement Business Group. 5. Starting in 2015, the Division will host a series of "101' classes geared toward retailers, distributors and manufacturers to provide basic information all licensees should know. The Division will also participate in any symposiums the industry hosts in order to provide critical training to the industry, local licensing authorities and law enforcement. Rule Changes: The official Rule- Making hearing will be held December 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. The rule changes are posted on our website at www. colorado .gov /enforcement/liquor. Changes to liquor rules from the Working Group include: i