If you are applying for a NEW Liquor License or Permit, please schedule an appointment with the Municipal Services office to review the process by calling (970) 547-3127 or email websiteclerk@townofbreckenridge.com.
As part of the application process, please be prepared to comply with or provide the following as required by the Town of Breckenridge and the State of Colorado:
The applying entity structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietor, partnerships, etc) and applicable documents
Location of the premise to be licensed (either in the form of a lease or deed, but it must be in the name of the applying entity)
Colorado Sales Tax number
Fingerprints taken and background checks completed for all officers, directors, managers, or shareholders of 10% or more in the applying entity (Town of Breckenridge Town Clerk's office or the Breckenridge Police Department will supply the fingerprint cards to be taken to the Police Department for fingerprinting)
Establishment Eligibility Eligibility for transfer of an existing liquor license establishment is based on whether or not the current establishment isin good tax standingwith both the Town of Breckenridge and the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Public Hearing A Public Hearing is required for all new applications of a liquor license. 12-47-311 (1) C.R.S. states a hearing on a new application cannot be less than 30 days from the date of initial application. No exceptions. At time of hearing an applicant will be required to present the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood and the desires of the citizens. The Town Clerk will give you suggestions to accomplish this requirement. (Evidence for Public Hearings, Sample Petition and Affidavit of Circulator.)
Timeframe Hearing dates are set for the third Tuesday of every month. Expect 8 – 10 weeks for the processing, approval and issuance of a new liquor license. This time frame includes the 30 days pursuant to 12-47-311 (1) C.R.S. during which time, processing and background checks are being conducted. A concurrent review of a new application is possible for an additional fee and will take approximately 2 weeks off of the processing time.
Modification of Premise
After a license has been issued, a licensee shall make no physical change, alteration or modification of the licensed premises without prior approval. The Colorado Code of Regulations has a list of what is considered (or not considered) a modification of premise (Regulation 47-302).
Changes and Manager Registration
As a liquor license holder, state statute requires the licensee of any premise notify the Town of Breckenridge of any changes that occur within your licensed premises. This could include, but is not limited to, a modification of your premises, changing the entity’s LLC or Corporate structure, and/or changing the registered manager for the liquor license. The town asks that all new managers make an appointment to see the Breckenridge Police Department.
For more information about the liquor licensing process, laws or upcoming meetings of the Licensing Authority, call (970) 547-3127 or email websiteclerk@townofbreckenridge.com.
