Wheat Ridge repeals 1977 amusement arcade licensing requirement

Feb 24, 2026

On second reading council repealed an obsolete 1977 code section regulating amusement arcades, citing minimal revenue and current state and liquor laws to address remaining concerns; the vote was 8–0.

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Wheat Ridge city council voted unanimously on Feb. 23 to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 11 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, removing the licensing requirement for amusement arcades and amusement centers.

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