Business Licensing Database
DRY CLEANER

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CLEANER	CLEANERS	DRY CLEANER	LAUNDROMAT
LAUNDRY

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Federal
U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 210 Denver , CO   80204 (303)844-5285 (800)755-7090 Fax: (303)844-6676	OSHA requirements apply to employees dealing with hazardous and/or toxic substances. See the OSHA on-line Safety and Health Topics: Dry Cleaning Link:  http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/drycleaning/
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Air Pollution Control Division 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver , CO   80246-1530 (303)692-3100 Fax: (303)782-0278	Chemicals used in the dry cleaning process release chemicals and solvents emissions into the air. Must register machines and control equipment. All dry cleaners should contact the Small Business Clean Air Technical Assistance Program to determine their APEN requirements. Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/downpermitforms/APENDryCleaner.pdf $119.96 filing fee, $59.98/hr evaluation fee, plus annual fee based on emissions. Requires final approval and ongoing inspections. See "A Complete Guidebook To Environmental Compliance For Colorado Dry Cleaners" Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/el/ecac/DCGuide/Dry_Cleaner_Guideboo k.html
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver , CO   80246-1530 (303)692-3300 Fax: (303)759-5355	The dry cleaning process may generate waste chemicals that require proper disposal and storage. All generators of hazardous waste must have an "identification number" from EPA. The EPA program is administered through the Colorado Department of Health. The division can provide generators with the regulations. See "Dry Cleaners and PCE Fact Sheet" Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/drycleaner.pdf
State
Colorado Department of Revenue 1375 Sherman St Denver , CO   80261 (303)238-7378	All product sales are subject to sales tax. Contact the Department of Revenue regarding sales tax licensing regardless of whether a business sells retail, wholesale, on consignment or at events. Link:  http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/sales09.html

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NOTE:  Check with your local municipality for city and county requirements.

NOTE:  Dry cleaners must follow specific guidelines for notifying the customer when product has not been picked up within 120 days. CITE: 38-21-102, C.R.S.

NOTE:  If there is a boiler on the premises, see BOILER

NOTE:  If applicable, see VENDING MACHINES

NOTE:  If the cost is contingent upon weight, see WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

page last updated 9/11/03

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

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