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Tennessee Sets New Requirements for Liquor Tax Bonds

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Liquor-by-the-drink license holders have been receiving notices from the Tennessee Department of Revenue....more

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OLCC Is Going Digital

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Oregon liquor licensees, CAMP is here! Earlier this year, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (“OLCC”) began their phased launch of the state’s new digital Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP) licensing...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

What Entities and Individuals Need to Be Disclosed to the Liquor Authority

Many businesses today have a more complicated corporate structure than they did in the past. At the time when many of the current provisions of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law were adopted in the 1930s, holding...more

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New York State Liquor Authority Backlog and Temporary Retail Permits

For years, applicants applying for New York State liquor licenses have relied on Temporary Retail Permits to allow them to get up and running quicker. These permits can be issued by the New York State Liquor Authority much...more

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Apply Early: NYS Liquor Authority’s Online Permit System Encountering Frequent Issues

Many New York State liquor license holders including restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries, may sometimes cater off-site events, such as weddings or holiday parties. These licensees will generally apply for “special...more

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California Steps Up Liquor License Enforcement

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We always recommend you regularly review your state liquor licenses to ensure you hold the correct licenses for your business needs. However, given recent feedback from California regulators, you may want to expedite such a...more

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Florida’s Liquor License Lottery is Open!

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Looking for a lottery ticket that could win you a highly coveted and valuable liquor license? If so, and you have $100 to spare, then you too can apply for the state’s “quota” liquor license lottery....more

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Change in Florida Alcohol Statute Eases Requirements for Restaurant Liquor Licenses

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Until recently, Florida restaurants needed to maintain 2,500 square feet of service area and be able to serve meals to 150 persons at one time (i.e., 150 or more patron seats on the premises) to hold a non-quota full-service...more

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Proposed Legislation Aims to Unlock Unlimited Catering Opportunities for R-Licensees

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Exciting news for restaurant owners in Pennsylvania with R-licenses! There is a proposed change to Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code that could increase your opportunity to sell alcohol outside your licensed premises. ...more

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Recent Legislation Further Extends Expansion of Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol by On-Premises Licensees

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In a previous blog post, we had advised that extensions for outdoor dining and sale of alcoholic beverages to-go were set to expire on April 1, 2023. On March 23, 2023, however, the Legislature passed House Bill 3458,...more

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Approaching Sunset Date for Temporary Expanded Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol

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During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts lawmakers temporarily authorized on-premises consumption licensees to expand their outdoor dining premises and offer to-go and delivery sales of alcoholic...more

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Massachusetts Retail Liquor License Renewals for 2023

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Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 16A, all Massachusetts retail liquor licensees (e.g., farmer-breweries, farmer-wineries and farmer-distilleries holding farmer-series pouring permits, Section 12...more

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Special Liquor Licenses Approved for Orlando Main Street Small Restaurant Incentive Area

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On June 29, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1647 allowing smaller restaurants to be eligible for Special Food Service (4COP SFS) liquor licenses. Owners with businesses and properties that fall within the Orlando Main...more

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Florida Restaurants Win Big with Permanent Mixed-Drinks To-Go

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It’s official! On July 1, 2021, restaurants in Florida will be able to sell alcoholic beverages, including mixed cocktails, to-go and for delivery permanently. ...more

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Liquor License Risks in Light of COVID-19 Rules

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With positive cases of the novel coronavirus on the rise, the State of Florida is cracking down on violations of COVID-19 rules through its Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The DBPR is going after...more

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NJ ABC Extends The Deadline To Renew Liquor Licenses To September 30, 2020

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As a result of the unprecedented health hazard posed by the Coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) and the significant impact on the hotel and hospitality industry, the acting director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic...more

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Modifications to Help Liquor and Cannabis Board Licensees During COVID-19

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On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) published temporary modifications in an effort to help licensees weather mandated closures or other business interruptions during COVID-19. Below...more

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MVA Monitor - July 2019 #2

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Almost three weeks into the new fiscal year, the State budget stalemate continues with no clear path to resolution. On the other hand, the legislature appears to be winding down its work on other issues for the long session...more

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Illinois General Assembly Amends State's Liquor Control Act - New Law Allows Municipalities to Control Locations of Bars, Other...

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• Public Act 100-0663, recently signed into law, amends the Illinois Liquor Control Act. The amendment provides municipalities the authority to allow local liquor control commissioners to grant exemptions to the state's...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

To Ship or Not to Ship…

Pennsylvania liquor licensees often have various questions regarding their ability to ship alcoholic beverages, both within Pennsylvania itself and beyond the Commonwealth’s borders. The ability and means by which to ship...more

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Breweries Say: “Pennsylvania Beer, Wine, and Liquor…Oh My!”

Given last year’s amendments to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, emerging malt and brewed beverage manufacturers looking to enter into and successfully compete in the Pennsylvania marketplace have recently been given more...more

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State Liquor Laws Preempt Local Municipalities from Restricting Operating Hours

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The State liquor law preempts local municipalities from restricting hours of operation for businesses selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. Accordingly, local municipalities should use caution when...more

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Illinois Appellate Court Limits Warrantless Searches of Liquor Licensees

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The Illinois Appellate Court has found unconstitutional a provision of the Illinois Liquor Control Act (Liquor Act) that authorizes unlimited inspection of liquor retailers' premises by local officials. The court ruled that...more

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Convenience Stores and Grocery Markets: Are You Ready to Sell Wine To Go?

As many Pennsylvania residents are now aware, on June 8, Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1690 into law. More commonly known as Act 39, it becomes effective just days away – on August 8....more

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