colorado department of revenue
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Colorado legislators question DMV’s targeting of historic military vehicles
When Dick Olmstead bought a used 1997 AM General Hummer in 2002, he never thought the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) would send him a letter cancelling his vehicle title and telling him he could no longer drive it on the public highways. But it happened. And not just to him.…
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Marijuana sales in Colorado fall 19% in January
Colorado recorded $151.1 million in recreational and medical marijuana sales in January, down 19% from January 2021, according to the state Department of Revenue. Despite the drop, January exceeded the total for every January since recreational marijuana became legal in 2014 except 2021, according to a report released Wednesday. In January, sales decreased 10% from December. Of the…
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COLUMN | Beware The Gap: The drive to Denver has never been more enraging, risky or tedious | David Ramsey
You know the feeling. You search for courage, wisdom and patience as the immense task approaches. Your heart races. Your mouth goes dry. Are you worthy to face the challenge? Yes, you are preparing to face the perils of “The Gap” and the drive from Colorado Springs to Denver. The ride to Denver never has…
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Colorado’s labyrinth of sales-tax rules confounds the state’s businesses
Dave Davia For months, news reports, candidates and politicos touted the countdown to election day. With the votes cast and results behind us, we can turn our collective attention to another milestone on the calendar that will have a huge impact on our economy – the holiday shopping season. While retailers across the state have…
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Colorado marijuana sales hit a record $1.5 billion in 2017
DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Department of Revenue says marijuana shops in the state made a record $1.51 billion in sales of medical and recreational cannabis, edibles and concentrate products in 2017. Data released Friday say adult-use sales topped $1.09 billion during the year, with the remaining $416.52 million coming from medical marijuana. The state…
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New Colorado marijuana rules may give industry a bit of a breather
Less than six months after the latest rollout of new rules for the packaging and design of marijuana products, the Colorado Department of Revenue announced Tuesday that additional rules that will go into effect Jan. 1. An announcement of new rules tends to lead to a lot of head-shaking in the industry. Joe Hodas, chief…