Title 44, Revenue - Regulation of Activities

The sports betting fund shall be audited at least once before May 1, 2022, and at least once every five years thereafter, by or under the direction of the state auditor, who, notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), shall submit a report of the audit to the legislative audit …

(1) In addition to the prohibitions in section 44-30-801, it is unlawful for any person: (a) To charge, in connection with the placement or acceptance of a bet, a commission or fee greater than or less than that fixed by the commission; (b) To accept a bet by any person under twe…

(1) In addition to any other penalties that may apply, a person violating section 44-30-1511 commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501. (2) A person violating the acceptance of bets restrictions of section 44-30-1511 (1)(b) may also be …

Any other state or local law in conflict with this part 15 is inapplicable, but this section does not supersede or affect part 6 of article 21 of title 24. Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1327), ch. 347, p. 3231, � 12, effective May 1, 2020. Editor's note: Section 16(2…

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1327), ch. 347, p. 3231, � 12, effective May 1, 2020. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 1, 2020. (See L. 2019, p. 3231.)

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1327), ch. 347, p. 3231, � 12, effective August 2. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective May 1, 2020. (See L. 2019, p. 3231.)

Before making a payment of cash winnings, a licensee shall comply with the requirements of article 33 of this title 44. Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (HB 22-1412), ch. 405, p. 2876, � 11, effective July 1, 2023. 44-30-1517. Ballot issue - retain and spend sports betting …

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1436), ch. 212, p. 1299, � 5, effective May 20. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2025, if a majority of the electors voting in the November 5, 2024, election vote Yes/For the …

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1436), ch. 212, p. 1299, � 6, effective May 20. Editor's note: Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2025, if a majority of the electors voting in the November 5, 2024, election vote Yes/For the …

The short title of this part 16 is the Fantasy Contests Act. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added with relocations, (HB 20-1286), ch. 269, p. 1304, � 2, effective July 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-125-101 as it existed prior to 2020.

Parts 1 and 3 of this article 30 apply, according to their terms, to this part 16 unless the context otherwise requires. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added with relocations, (HB 20-1286), ch. 269, p. 1305, � 2, effective July 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former �…

As used in this part 16, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Applicant means a person that has applied for an initial license or registration or a renewal license or registration to operate in Colorado as a fantasy contest or a small fantasy contest operator. An applicant …

(1) (a) The director of the division of gaming shall promulgate reasonable rules for the administration and enforcement of this part 16, including rules governing the identification, licensing, and fingerprinting of applicants for licensure. (b) Repealed. (2) Repealed. Source: L.…

(1) On and after September 1, 2020, an entity shall not operate as a small fantasy contest operator unless the entity is registered with the director. On and after September 1, 2020, an individual who is not operating through an entity shall not operate as a small fantasy contest…

(1) (a) On and after September 1, 2020, an entity shall not operate as a fantasy contest operator unless the entity is licensed by the director. On and after September 1, 2020, an individual who is not operating through an entity shall not operate as a fantasy contest operator un…

(1) A fantasy contest operator, including a small fantasy contest operator, shall implement commercially reasonable procedures for fantasy contests with an entry fee, which procedures are designed to: (a) Prevent employees of the fantasy contest operator, including a small fantas…

Each fantasy contest operator shall keep daily records of its operations and shall maintain the records for at least three years. The records must sufficiently detail all financial transactions to determine compliance with the requirements of this part 16 and must be available fo…

(1) Fantasy contests are authorized and may be conducted by a fantasy contest operator at a licensed gaming establishment. A gaming retailer may conduct fantasy contests if the gaming retailer is licensed as a fantasy contest operator. (2) Fantasy contests are authorized and may …

(1) The director may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license or registration of or impose an administrative fine against a licensee or registrant if the fantasy contest operator, including a small fantasy contest operator: (a) Violates any order of the director, any provi…

In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a fantasy contest operator, or an employee or agent thereof, who violates this part 16 is subject to a civil fine of not more than one thousand dollars for each such violation, which the state treasurer shall credit to the sports b…

This part 16 applies to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2020. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added with relocations, (HB 20-1286), ch. 269, p. 1311, � 2, effective July 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-125-112 as it existed prior to 2020.

For the purposes of this part 16, administrative hearings shall be conducted by the hearings division of the department. Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (HB 22-1412), ch. 405, p. 2875, � 7, effective August 10.

As used in this part 17, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Behavioral health administration means the behavioral health administration established pursuant to section 27-60-203 (5)(a). (2) (a) Eligible applicant means: (I) An agency of the state government; (II) A local …

There is created in the department the division of gaming, the head of which is the director of the division of gaming. The director is appointed by, and may be removed by, the executive director. The division of gaming, the Colorado limited gaming control commission created in s…

(1) The functions of the division are to license, implement, regulate, and supervise the conduct in this state of: (a) Limited gaming as authorized by section 9 of article XVIII of the state constitution; and (b) Sports betting as authorized by part 15 of this article 30. (2) (De…

(1) The director shall: (a) Be qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division; (b) Be of good character and shall not have been convicted of any felony or gambling-related offense, notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-5-101; (c) Not be engaged in …

(1) All investigators of the division and their supervisors, including the director and the executive director, have all the powers of any peace officer to: (a) Make arrests, with or without warrant, for any violation of this article 30, article 20 of title 18, or the rules promu…

The division of gaming, for purposes of this article 30, shall have full authority to procure, at the expense of the division, any records furnished to or maintained by any law enforcement agency in the United States, including state and local law enforcement agencies in Colorado…

This part 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2033. Before the repeal, the division of gaming is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 178, � 2, effective October 1. L. 2022: En…

(1) There is created, within the division of gaming, the Colorado limited gaming control commission. The commission consists of five members, all of whom must be citizens of the United States and residents of this state who have been residents of the state for the past five years…

(1) In addition to any other powers and duties set forth in this part 3, and notwithstanding the designation of the Colorado limited gaming control commission under section 44-30-201 as a type 2 entity, the commission nonetheless has the following powers and duties: (a) To promul…

(1) Members of the commission and employees of the division are declared to be in positions of public trust. In order to ensure the confidence of the people of the state in the integrity of the division, its employees, and the commission, the following restrictions shall apply: (…

(1) The commission may issue six types of licenses as follows: (a) Slot machine manufacturer or distributor. A slot machine manufacturer or distributor license is required for all persons who import, manufacture, or distribute slot machines in this state, or who otherwise act as …

If, in the determination of the commission, an employee of a licensee for limited gaming is a key employee and as such is subject to licensure, the commission shall serve notice of the determination upon the licensee who employed the key employee. In determining whether or not an…

Every license issued pursuant to this article 30 is revocable and nontransferable. No licensee acquires any vested interest or property right in a license. The gaming licenses issued pursuant to this article 30 are only for the particular location initially authorized. The revoca…

In considering whether a person is of good moral character for purposes of issuing any license pursuant to this article 30, or for any other purposes, the commission may, in addition to all other information, consider whether that person has been denied a gaming license by this o…

The commission may issue temporary or conditional licenses with respect to all licenses authorized under this article 30. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 187, � 2, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to forme…

The commission, at its discretion, may delegate licensing duties described in this part 5 to the division. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 187, � 2, effective October 1. L. 2022: Entire section amended, (HB 22-1412), ch. 405, p. 287…

(1) For purposes of this section, retail floor plan means a physical layout of the inside of the building in which limited gaming will take place that shows the location of the licensed premises within the building. (2) The retail floor plan shall be submitted to the commission w…

(1) The commission shall deny a license to any applicant who is disqualified for licensure on the basis of any of the following criteria: (a) Failure of the applicant to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is qualified in accordance with the provisions of th…

(1) The commission may establish investigation and application fees for the purpose of paying for the administrative costs of the commission and for paying for any background investigations of applicants and others. These fees may vary depending on the type of application, the co…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person supplying goods, equipment, devices, or services to any licensee in return for payment of a percentage, or calculated upon a percentage, of limited gaming activity or income must obtain an operator lic…

By signing and filing an application for a license, which is hereby made subject to the perjury laws of this state, the applicant authorizes the commission to obtain information from any source, public or private, in this or any other country, regarding the background or conduct …

The commission may approve or deny any application for a license, in addition to all other conditions and requirements set forth in this article 30 and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, on the basis of whether it deems the applicant a suitable person to hold the license app…

(1) (a) The building in which limited gaming will be conducted and the areas where limited gaming will occur shall meet safety standards and conditions for the protection of life and property as determined by the local fire official and the local building official. In making the …

(1) All premises where limited gaming is conducted shall be accessible to and functional for persons with physical disabilities. (2) An exception to the requirement of subsection (1) of this section may be granted in cases where the local historical preservation commission determ…

(1) Subject to the power of the commission to deny, revoke, or suspend licenses, any license in force shall be renewed by the commission for the next succeeding license period upon proper application for renewal and payment of license fees and taxes as required by law and the rul…

(1) Any person, or anyone who has an ownership interest of five percent or more in the person: (a) Whose application has been denied by the commission may not reapply for licensure until at least one year has elapsed from the date of denial; (b) Who has been denied a license for …

Any person aggrieved by a final action of the commission may appeal the final action to the court of appeals pursuant to section 24-4-106. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 192, � 2, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is…

(1) The commission may hold executive or closed meetings for any of the following purposes: (a) Considering applications for licensing when discussing background investigations or personal information; (b) Meeting with gaming officials of other jurisdictions, the attorney general…