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NY State Liquor Authority Ends To-Go and Delivery of Bev/al

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Thursday (6/24) was the last day for to-go and delivery in New York State, the New York State Liquor Authority announced. A recent poll by the New York Restaurant Association showed that 78% of New Yorkers favor permanently allowing alcoholic … Continue reading →

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Texas Lawmakers OK Earlier Sunday Sales

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A bill that would loosen alcohol restrictions on Sunday morning, effective Sept. 1, was approved, 115-24, by the Texas Legislature.  Under the measure, beer and wine can be sold as early as 10 a.m.  The current start time is noon. … Continue reading →

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Md. Gov. Extends Alcohol to Go Measure

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed a measure exending for two years regulations allowing restaurants, bars and taverns to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.  The easing was adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic to help on-premise retailers survive.

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Cocktails-to-Go Permanent in Texas

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill making cocktails to go permanent in Texas.  It requires food to be included in the alcohol-to-go order. Texas is the 10th state to make a Covid-era cocktails to-go measure permanent. “Governor Abbott acted quickly … Continue reading →

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Georgia Gov. Makes Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation permitting restaurants to sell alcohol-to-go in tightly sealed containers with takeout food. To-go drinks would also have to be stored in a glove box, locked trunk or behind the back seat while driving. Kemp … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Gov. Signs Cocktails to Go Bill

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kentucky became the third state in the nation to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 67. The bill permanently allows cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries which will increase consumer convenience … Continue reading →

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