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On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 688 into law, now known as Act 86 of 2024. This legislation introduces a major change to the state’s liquor laws by permitting the sale of...more
Liquor-by-the-drink license holders have been receiving notices from the Tennessee Department of Revenue....more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
• 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
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
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
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
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
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