The bill introduces changes to the operations of licensed spirituous liquor manufacturers in Colorado:
Expanded Tasting Permissions: Manufacturers are now authorized to conduct tastings of not only their own products but also other alcoholic beverages acquired from state-licensed wholesalers.
Increased Sales Room Locations: The number of approved sales room locations where manufacturers can conduct tastings has been increased from one to up to five.
These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and opportunities for manufacturers to showcase a diverse range of products across multiple venues.
Summary
Under current law, a licensed manufacturer of spirituous liquor
(manufacturer) may conduct tastings of the manufacturer's own spirituous liquors at the manufacturer's licensed premises or at one other approved sales room location. The bill authorizes the manufacturer to also conduct tastings:
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Of other alcohol beverages acquired from a wholesaler licensed in the state; and
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At up to 5 approved sales room locations.
