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Bowditch & Dewey

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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Checking in on Massachusetts’ Mixed Drinks To-Go Law

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The economic squeeze of COVID-19 led to the passage of a Massachusetts law granting establishments with liquor licenses temporary powers to sell mixed drinks to-go, under certain conditions. Those temporary powers were...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

Adams and Reese LLP

Which Holidays Are Dry in Tennessee?

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With the final nail in the coffin for Halloween, folks are starting to think about winter festivities and who can sell alcohol on those hallowed holidays....more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Poised to Expand To-Go Alcohol Sales

On May 26, 2022, the California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 846 to expand the sale and delivery of to-go cocktails with a 32-0 vote. SB 846 would expand a 2021 law (SB 389), which allowed the sale of to-go...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Liquor Law Updates For Bars, Restaurants And Homebrewers

Ohio recently updated its liquor laws when Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102. The new laws are effective March 23, 2022. ...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

State Legislation That Raises Our Spirits

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Any spirit raising is a welcome one during the time of COVID. As attorneys representing breweries, wineries, distilleries, retailers, and countless other businesses working within the hospitality industry across North...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

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Alert! Oregon Proposing New Beer and Wine Tax Increase

Oregon is proposing to kick you when you’re down. COVID-19 has hit the restaurant, food, and beverage industry hard. In order to shore up state coffers, the Oregon Health Authority has released a proposal to raise $293...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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Alcohol Deliveries and To-Go Orders for Washington Retailers (Updated March 26, 2020)

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On Monday, March 16th, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation to order a temporary statewide closure of all on-site food or beverage services including restaurants, bars and entertainment and...more

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25 Proposed Changes to N.C. ABC Laws Brewing in 2019

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North Carolina House Bill 536, the ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform Bill, was recently introduced... Below is a summary of the provisions. If passed, most provisions of the legislation would be effective July 1, 2019....more

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Are You Happy Now?: The Status of Massachusetts Happy Hour Laws

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With the holidays in the rearview, many of us will continue to seek shelter in our local taproom to wait out the remainder of the winter. Although there is no lack of incentive to patronize these establishments nowadays,...more

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Changes Brewing Thanks to New Delaware House Bill

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A new law in Delaware sheds some light on potential changes that could benefit many of the most popular breweries in Massachusetts. Delaware House Bill 373 was signed into law on June 7th, allowing craft breweries—as well as...more

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Big Changes Coming to Pennsylvania's Alcoholic Beverage Market

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On June 8, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law the first major overhaul of the Commonwealth’s Liquor Code since the end of Prohibition. Wolf heralded the measure as enhancing customer convenience while providing...more

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