Category Archives: New State Law

Fla. Legislature Oks Spirits Sales in Grocery Stores

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The move was a squeaker – it passed the Florida House by just one vote, 58-57.  It was praised by the Distilled Spirits Council, which noted the “Take Down the Wall” bill allows spirits to be sold alongside wine and … Continue reading →

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Penna. House Votes to Sell PLCB’s Wholesale Operations

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, approved 105-84, is one of a series of measures the lower house of the Pennsylvania legislature approved.  Other measures include: Allowing more grocery stores to sell wine. No longer restricting permits to stores with seating capacity. Letting restaurants … Continue reading →

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Penna. House Oks More Liquor Stores in State

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure allows limited off-premise spirits sales in restaurant licenses, which provides equal treatment for spirits in relation to wine. “We commend the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for working to better serve the Commonwealth’s spirits consumers,” said Distilled Spirits Council … Continue reading →

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Arizona House OKs Liquor Law Changes

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Among the changes sent to the governor on a 43-13 vote:  allowing craft breweries, distilleries and farm wineries to share a liquor license inside the same building, expanding the locations where beer and wine to go can be sold, increased … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Votes to End Liquor Store Limit

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“A handful of families” have been able to “establish virtual liquor store cartels,” says Travis Thomas, a spokesman for Texas for Consumer Freedom, which lobbies for large retailers. The provision allowed members of an immediate family to pool their package … Continue reading →

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Florida Senate to Mull Beer Ads-in-Theme Parks Bill

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

One of the advantages the old Anheuser-Busch had was its string of theme parks, Busch Gardens and Sea World.  Usually situated adjacent to a brewery, the theme parks were designed to remind visitors of A-B’s dominant brands.  InBev dumped those … Continue reading →

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