Category Archives: New State Law

Iowa Distilleries Cheer New Law

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad, allows distilleries to sell liquor by the glass.  Also:  Starting in July, consumers can buy up to 12 bottles a day at Iowa distilleries. “People expect to be able to have … Continue reading →

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Maine House Votes to Put Bottle Deposit on Miniatures

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Because there’s no deposit on them, “nips” have become a litter problem, state representatives say.  The solution:  Put the same bottle deposit on them that is put on 750ml bottles. That’s what the Maine House has voted to do.

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Washington Gov. Signs Bill Liberalizing Liquor Laws

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Among the changes benefiting craft distilleries:  Customers sampling liquor at the distillery can have their half shot with water or soda.  Distilleries can also get a license to store their liquor in a warehouse. Wineries can have twice as many … Continue reading →

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Md. Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Spirits Sales in Maryland

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The legislation, passed unanimously last month by the Maryland Senate, allows the Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) to contract with existing private beer and wine stores for the sale of distilled spirits. The new law is expected to … Continue reading →

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N.C. Restaurant Push ‘Brunch Bill’

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, which would give cities and counties the option of allowing local restaurants to begin serving alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, has been bottled up in the North Carolina Senate. Under current law, restaurants can’t serve alcohol until … Continue reading →

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Colo. House Mulls Bill Doubling Licenses Independent Package Stores Can Own

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The bill was introduced yesterday (Tuesday, 5/2), will be considered by the House Finance Committee this morning.  It would let independent liquor stores own as many as nine retail licenses over the next decade, while current law puts the limit … Continue reading →

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