Measure on the ballot in the 2022 Colorado General Election in Colorado.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote on Proposition 124 allows retail liquor stores to apply for and, if approved, increase the number of locations over time, with no limit on the number of locations after 2037.
A "no" vote on Proposition 124 retains current law that limits retail liquor stores to a total of three locations in the state through 2026, and a total of four locations thereafter.
"Supporting this ballot measure is about correcting a gross imbalance in current law." - Dominic DelPapa, a spokesman for Coloradans for Liquor Fairness, in support of Proposition 124 (Learn more)
"Strong independent liquor retailers are the lifeblood for Colorado craft products. Craft brewers, distillers and vintners depend on local retailers – not the big chains – to not just sell their products but to personally introduce local craft products to customers. The big chains focus on the massive global brands, leaving our local producers off the shelf. Yes on 124 keeps local retailers strong and local products flowing so we can all benefit from the creativity and prosperity that local Colorado artisans deliver every day." - Yes on 124, in support of Proposition 124 (Learn more)
"Colorado is known for having one of the best alcohol marketplaces in the country, with a large number of unique, independently-owned, local stores. Over 60% of Colorado liquor stores are owned by minorities and women. The dollars we spend in our local stores circulate back to our local communities, and our liquor store owners live in and are invested in maintaining the safety and quality of life in their neighborhoods. If Proposition 124 passes, large, corporate conglomerates will be allowed to move into Colorado, popping up on every corner and driving out our local businesses. Without community stores, we would lose the variety and unique character we've come to love by keeping Colorado local." - Keeping Colorado Local website, in opposition to Proposition 124 (Learn more)
"If passed, this measure will rapidly convert Colorado's alcohol marketplace from one that currently lifts up small, locally-owned retailers, craft brewers, distillers and winemakers, to one that is essentially a chain market where most liquor stores would be chains owned by large, out-of-state corporations." - Keeping Colorado Local, in opposition to Proposition 124 (Learn more)
Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning increasing the number of retail liquor store licenses in which a person may hold an interest, and, in connection therewith, phasing in the increase by allowing up to 8 licenses by December 31, 2026, up to 13 licenses by December 31, 2031, up to 20 licenses by December 31, 2036, and an unlimited number of licenses on or after January 1, 2037?
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