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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.