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Laws on alcohol sales and service may vary greatly by city, county or state. For complete information on the alcohol laws in effect in your region, please contact the liquor authority in your state and/or municipality.  \nColorado  \n\n| STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY | State of Colorado\u003Cbr>Department of Revenue\u003Cbr>Division of Liquor/Tobacco Enforcement\u003Cbr>1881 Pierce Street, Suite 108A\u003Cbr>Lakewood, Colorado 80214-1495\u003Cbr>Phone: 303-205-2300\u003Cbr>Fax: 303-205-2341\u003Cbr>Email: [LED@spike.dor.state.co.us](LED@spike.dor.state.co.us)\u003Cbr>Website: [https://www.colorado.gov/?pacific/enforcement/liquor](https://www.colorado.gov/?pacific/enforcement/liquor) |\n| --- | --- |\n| AGE TO CONSUME | 21 |\n| AGE TO SERVE | 18, if supervised by someone who is 21 over and except in taverns & retail liquor stores |\n| AGE TO POUR | 18, if supervised by someone who is 21 over and except in taverns & retail liquor stores |\n| AGE TO SELL (PACKAGED LIQUOR) | 21 |\n| MINORS ALLOWED ON PREMISE? | Minors are permitted in any establishment unless the establishment has house policies regarding admittance of minors. |\n| CAN PARENTS SERVE? | It is unlawful for a licensee to serve or sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. Minors are allowed, by 18-13-122 CRS, to consume alcohol only in a private residence with their parent or legal guardian. |\n| HOURS OF SERVICE | On Premise Establishments: Monday thru Sunday, 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.\u003Cbr>Off Premise/Retail Stores: Monday thru Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. (must be closed on Christmas) No restrictions. |\n| ACCEPTED ID’S | Any state issued, Canadian, Mexican or US territory issued driver’s license; Military ID; Passport; State-Issued ID with Photo; Alien Registration Card; A valid employment card w/photo and DOB issued by immigration & Naturalization Service.\u003Cbr>Note: It is not required for someone to have an identification card on their person in order to be served alcohol in Colorado. |\n| LEGAL LEVEL OF INTOXICATION WHILE DRIVING | .08 BAC |\n| DRAM SHOP LAW | Licensees and their employees are NOT civilly liable for damages or injury to a guest or a third party injured by a guest UNLESS the licensee or server knowingly served a minor or an intoxicated guest. Social host (e.g., parents, etc.) are not liable unless the host knowingly provided alcohol or knowingly provided a place where minors could consume alcohol. In both cases, if a civil suit is brought, it must be within one year of the incident and the maximum judgment allowed is $150,000 . Also culinary schools and their instructors are not civilly liable for unauthorized alcohol consumption by minor students. |\n| ID CONFISCATION | Establishments in Colorado may confiscate false IDs. Contact the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division or local government for the relevant statutesand information |\n| HAPPY HOUR & OTHER SERVICE\u003Cbr>RESTRICTIONS | Colorado does not have specific Happy Hours laws. The law does allow a licensee to offer a food and drink combination for a special price. There is no difference between “happy hours,” “drink specials” and “drink promotions.” |\n| PENALTIES FOR SERVING OR SELLING TO A MINOR | Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by 3-12 months imprisonment and/or $250-$1000 fine. |\n| WARNING SIGNS REQUIRED ON EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON FETUS? | Not required. Check local requirements. |\n\nThe ServSafe trademark and logo are registered trademarks ofthe National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, and used under license by National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Restaurant Association.  \nADDENDUM: COLORADO’S DRAM SHOP LAW  \n12-47-801.Civil liability- legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby finds,  \ndetermines, and declares that this section shall be interpreted so that any common law cause of action against a vendor of alcohol beverages is abolished and that in certain cases the consumption of alcohol beverages rath","cbCaifYzbtig5oeZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifYzbtig5oeZ","pdf",384138,"English","# Colorado\n## Age to consume, serve, pour, and sell\n## Minors and parental service rules\n## Hours of service and accepted IDs\n## Legal intoxication limit while driving\n## Dram Shop Law and penalties","[{\"question\":\"What are the minimum ages in Colorado for consuming, serving, and selling alcohol?\",\"answer\":\"The age to consume and sell (packaged liquor) is 21. 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