Category Archives: Legislation

DISCUS Urges Maryland to Slash Tax on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The problem is “Maryland spirits consumers are forced to pay much higher taxes for a spirits-based RTD product even if the product has the exact same or similar amount of alcohol as an RTD made with malt, sugar or wine,” … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Leaders Urge Advocates to Support Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Bev/al and industry leaders are calling on industry advocates across the country to participate in the #HelpHospitality Day of Action on Feb. 24 to urge their members of Congress to provide additional funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). “The … Continue reading →

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Delaware Gov. Signs Bill Making Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed HB 290  making cocktails to-go permanent in the state. Delaware becomes the 17th state to make cocktails to-go permanent. The new law became effective immediately on February 16, 2022. Cocktails to-go were allowed through temporary … Continue reading →

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Iowa Bill Expands Direct Shipping to Distillers

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Iowa law currently permits only wineries and breweries to ship their products direct to consumers via third-party delivery services, but a bill pending in the Iowa Legislature would extend that privilege to distillers, too.  Iowa Beer Wholesalers Association thinks that’s … Continue reading →

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TTB Final Rule Liberalizes Distilled Spirits, Malt Beverage Labeling Requirements

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau published a 96-page final rule that among other things: allows greater flexibility in the placement of mandatory information on labels by eliminating the requirement that certain mandatory information appear on the “brand label”; … Continue reading →

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Half of Popular Hard Seltzer Brands Could Disappear from Grocery, C-Storesin Utah

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Some of the most popular brands will be available in grocery and convenience stores and half will be available only in liquor stores. A flavor that meets Utah’s glycol-based flavoring standards will stay in grocery stores, while those that use … Continue reading →

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