CO SB043

Makes it unlawful for persons licensed to sell alcohol beverages for on-premises consumption to knowingly permit removal of alcohol from the licensed premises, with exceptions for entertainement districts and certain vinous liquor situations.

Exempts licensees from charges if they either station personnel at each public exit to prevent removal or post a warning sign at least 10 inches wide by 6 inches high stating removal is illegal and fines up to $250 may apply.

Allows licensees to be charged with knowingly permitting removal if they show reckless disregard for the prohibition, including permitting removal three times within a 12-month period regardless of whether incidents occur on the same or separate days.

Applies prohibition to persons licensed under 12 specified license sections including taverns, hotels and restaurants, brewpubs, and retail gaming taverns.

Permits licensees under section 12-47-421 to allow customers to remove one opened container of partially consumed vinous liquor that was purchased and resealed on the premises.