Tag: Denver Department Of Excise And Licenses
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Marijuana-related crime, sales decreased last year in Denver, according to study
The 2023 annual report from the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses showed marijuana sales decreasing in 2022 and criminal offenses related to marijuana remaining a small portion of the city’s overall crime. On Jan. 1, 2014, Denver became the first U.S. city allowing regulated retail marijuana sales. In years since, Denver has developed ordinances…
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Private parking operators in Denver face new transparency mandates starting June
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The city of Denver this week began imposing new requirements on operators of private parking spaces to be more transparent. In particular, the city now requires parking operators to clearly post the following information beginning on June 12: Fine and citation amounts associated with violating parking terms. The city said that, for example, the signs…
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Denver gets tough on unlicensed landlords, as many scramble to set up required home inspections
The Denver department that licenses everything from pedal cabs and tattoo artists to liquor stores and pot dispensaries is five months into its largest-yet regulatory expansion: Seeking to license the city’s 123,000 multifamily homes and apartments. As of Monday, the city had issued $150 administrative citations to 46 apartment property owners deemed in violation of…
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After fatal shooting, long legal battle, security company Pinkerton can operate in Denver again
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Private security guard company Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations can now operate again in Denver after a long legal battle following a fatal shooting involving an unlicensed private security guard. On Wednesday, the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses issued a license to Pinkerton after reviewing…
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Security guard company accused of violating laws in Denver
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Denver licensing officials have ordered a security guard company to appear at a hearing and defend its private security employer license after an investigation by the Denver Police Department found the company violated laws during an incident in March. Allied Universal Security Services is accused of employing an armed security guard who did not have permission…
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Proof of residency no longer required to apply for Denver business license
Applicants wanting a business or occupational license from Denver no longer need to provide proof of legal U.S. residency, according to the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses. The change comes after Senate Bill 21-199 became law on Friday. The new law, called “Remove Barriers To Certain Public Opportunities,” states “verification of lawful presence in…
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Over 20 Denver businesses cited for selling tobacco products without necessary license
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses on Monday fined 23 businesses that sold tobacco products without the required license. The businesses were fined $150, and each was given information about the license requirement and a warning before the fines were issued, said Eric Escudero, a…
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Social equity plan for marijuana delivery, hospitality passes first Denver City Council vote
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council unanimously passed the first vote for three bills regarding marijuana regulations Monday, moving the social equity plan for marijuana delivery and hospitality businesses one step closer to fruition. If approved, the bills will allow marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality businesses within…