NOTE: The governor signed this measure on 5/29/2012. HOUSE BILL 12-1270 BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Ryden, Jones, Liston, Miklosi, Tyler, Wilson, Hullinghorst, Kerr A., Labuda, Pabon, Todd, Vigil, Kagan, Schafer S.; also SENATOR(S) Heath, Aguilar, Boyd, Guzman, King S., Schwartz, White, Williams S. Concerning an increase in the limit on the amount of alcohol beverages a person licensed to sell alcohol beverages for on-premises consumption may purchase from a licensed alcohol beverage retailer. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-409, amend (2) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-409. Beer and wine license. (2) (a) Every person selling malt and vinous liquors and fermented malt beverages as provided in this section shall purchase malt and vinous liquors and fermented malt beverages only from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, any person selling malt and vinous liquors and fermented malt beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-411, amend (6) (b) (I) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-411. Hotel and restaurant license - definition - rules. (6) (b) (I) During a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than one two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-412, amend (2) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-412. Tavern license. (2) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section shall purchase alcohol beverages only from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-414, amend (2) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-414. Retail gaming tavern license. (2) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages as described in this section shall purchase the alcohol beverages only from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-415, amend (3) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-415. Brew pub license. (3) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages pursuant to this section shall purchase alcohol beverages, other than those that are manufactured at the licensed brew pub, from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-416, amend (2) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-416. Club license - legislative declaration. (2) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section shall purchase the alcohol beverages only from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-417, amend (4) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-417. Arts license. (4) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section shall purchase the alcohol beverages only from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-418, amend (2) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-418. Racetrack license. (2) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section shall purchase the alcohol beverages only from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person selling alcohol beverages as provided in this section may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-47-420, amend (3) (a) introductory portion as follows: 12-47-420. Vintner's restaurant license. (3) (a) Every person selling alcohol beverages pursuant to this section shall purchase the alcohol beverages, other than those that are manufactured at the licensed vintner's restaurant, from a wholesaler licensed pursuant to this article or article 46 of this title; except that, during a calendar year, a person may purchase not more than five hundred two thousand dollars' worth of: SECTION 10. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 8, 2012, if adjournment sine die is on May 9, 2012); except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in November 2012 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor. ________________________________________________________ Frank McNulty Brandon C. Shaffer SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE ____________________________ ____________________________ Marilyn Eddins Cindi L. Markwell CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE APPROVED________________________________________ _________________________________________ John W. Hickenlooper GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO