CO SB243

Eliminates dual on- and off-premises fermented malt beverage licenses after January 1, 2019; existing licensees must convert to either on-premises or off-premises only at next renewal.

Requires fermented malt beverage retailers to derive at least 20% of gross annual revenues from food sales, with exclusions for fuel, tobacco, and lottery products.

Prohibits self-checkout sales of fermented malt beverages and alcohol; establishes minimum pricing rules prohibiting sales below cost except for discontinued or close-out items.

Implements proximity restrictions for fermented malt beverage retailers (500-1,500 feet from retail liquor stores depending on municipality size) and prohibits sales within 500 feet of schools and colleges, with limited exceptions.

Allows delivery of fermented malt beverages to consumers aged 21+ by employees aged 21+ using licensee-owned vehicles, limited to 50% of retailer's gross revenue from deliveries; restricts employment of minors under 21 from delivering alcohol.