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Michigan Gov. Signs Cocktails-to-Go Bill

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) signed HB 5811 into law allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers. “Cocktails to-go have been a crucial economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the nation hit hard by the pandemic,” … Continue reading →

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Texas Gov. Allows Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Texas Governor Greg Abbot approved restaurants and bars holding Mixed Beverage permits to sell premixed cocktails to-go, provided they have permanent food service capabilities at the premises. Cocktails to-go must be purchased with food and must be in a sealed … Continue reading →

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Mich. Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go Through 2025

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan bars and restaurants  will be able to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers until Dec. 31, 2025, under legislation passed by the legislature and sent to the governor. “By approving cocktails to-go, the legislature is throwing a much-needed economic … Continue reading →

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Chicago Council OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In the wake of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature of a bill allowing cocktails to go through June 2, 2021, the Chicago City Council adopted a similar measure. The action was applauded by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  “Chicago … Continue reading →

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Mass. House OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council commended the Massachusetts House for passing legislation allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go, calling the measure “an important lifeline for hospitality businesses struggling to recover from the economic hardships caused by COVID-19.” House Bill 4767 … Continue reading →

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