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Maine Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go to 2025

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Maine Legislature passed and sent to Gov. Janet Mills (D) a bill extending cocktails-to-go in the state until March 30, 2025. “Not only does this measure provide increased convenience for consumers, but it also gives restaurants a stable source … 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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Posted on February 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Virginia House passed and sent to the state Senate a bill to extend cocktails to-go until July 1, 2024.                                                                                                                           “Cocktails to-go have been … Continue reading →

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NY Gov. Moves to Make Cocktails-To-Go Permanent

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cocktails-to-go should be permanent in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in her State-of-the-State address. “This is great news for New York’s hard-hit hospitality industry, said Lisa Hawkins, semor vp-public affairs, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.   “Restaurants have a … Continue reading →

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Calif. Bill Extending Cocktails-to-Go Until 2026 Heads to Gov.

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California Legislature passed SB 389, a bill to extend cocktails to-go until December 31, 2026, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom for signature. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate California’s hospitality businesses, and it will be years before … Continue reading →

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17 States Pass Cocktails-to-Go Legislation

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Seventeen states have passed legislation to make cocktails-to-go permanent and 14 states have passed legislation allowing cocktails-to-go on a temporary basis, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said. Three states, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and New York, that allowed cocktails … Continue reading →

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