# C.R.S. § 44-3-102: 44-3-102. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T44_A3_P1_S44-3-102

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 44-3-102
- **Heading:** 44-3-102. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 44 / Article 3 / Part 1 / Section 44-3-102

## Text

44-3-102. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby declares that this article 3 shall be deemed an exercise of the police powers of the state for the protection of the economic and social welfare and the health, peace, and morals of the people of this state and that no provisions of this article 3 shall ever be construed so as to authorize the establishment or maintenance of any saloon.

(2) The general assembly further declares that it is lawful to manufacture and sell for beverages or medicinal purposes alcohol beverages, subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions in this article 3.

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