Officials Warn About Products Containing Psychoactive Ingredients Published on January 20, 2026 The City of Denver and the State of Colorado are warning consumers not to purchase or consume PolkaDot brand chocolate bars and other products marketed as producing psychoactive effects. Recent laboratory testing confirmed these products contain psychoactive substances that are illegal for retail sale. Tagged as: , Business Licensing, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Proposes Agency Name Change Published on July 15, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston has made modernizing city government and improving resident experience with their local government a priority in his administration. The Department of Excise and Licenses today is building upon this work by putting forward a proposal that would change the name of the agency to help the public better understand services offered. Tagged as: , Business Licensing, Mayor, News
Food Safety in Denver: What Consumers & Vendors Need to Know Published on April 04, 2025 Denver is home to a thriving food scene, with over 4,000 food businesses ranging from restaurants and bars to food trucks, bakeries, and grocery stores. Whether you're dining out, grabbing a bite at a food truck, or running a food business, food safety should always be a top priority. Tagged as: , Business Licensing, Public Health & Environment
Denver crosses 25,000 licenses issued to landlords Published on January 08, 2025 Almost exactly one year since Denver implemented the full licensing requirement for residential rental landlords, the city has hit a major licensing milestone Tagged as: , Announcements, Business Licensing
Denver publishes guidance for public parking lot lighting requirements Published on December 11, 2024 Sometimes simple steps can go a long way to deter theft and improve public safety. The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses published new guidance today for lighting requirements in licensed public parking lots to protect against theft. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Business Licensing, Mayor, News, Press release
Denver submits public comment for federal rescheduling of marijuana Published on July 17, 2024 The following statement is from Denver Office of Marijuana Policy and Department of Excise and Licenses Executive Director Molly Duplechian after the submission of public comment by the City and County of Denver to the federal Department of Justice for consideration of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business Licensing, Marijuana Information, News, Press release
Denver crosses 20,000 licenses issued milestone for landlords Published on April 25, 2024 The City’s residential rental license program reached a milestone this week, crossing the threshold of over 20,000 licenses issued. The requirement for landlords to be licensed went into full effect just under five months ago, on January 1. The city received a surge of 6,832 applications in just the two months between December 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business Licensing, News, Press release
Work group announced to explore local regulations for natural medicine Published on February 29, 2024 Denver announces workgroup to explore local regulations for natural medicine Tagged as: , Announcements, Business Licensing, News, Press release
Online complaint form for unlicensed rental properties released Published on February 01, 2024 The main goal of the City and County of Denver's new residential rental licensing law is for tenants to have a safe home in the Mile High City. In order to increase compliance with the law, the Department of Excise and Licenses has launched a new online form for consumers to file a complaint about an unlicensed residential rental property. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business Licensing, News, Press release
Denver Offers Business Licensing Hearing Fund Published on October 02, 2023 For the first time ever, the City and County of Denver is offering reimbursement for legal fees in 2023 associated with participating in a needs and desires public hearing. The goal of this program is to create more inclusive and equitable access to business license applicants and residents who are required or wish to participate in the public hearing process. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business Licensing, News, Press release