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Ohio, New Hampshire Govs. Pull Russian Vodka from State Stores

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The 487 liquor agencies Ohio were directed to pull “Green Mark Vodka” and “Russian Standard Vodka” from their shelves immediately. Gov. Mike DeWine (R)  also ordered the state’s Department of Commerce to cease the purchase and sale of all vodka … Continue reading →

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Ohio Updates Liquor Law: 18-Year-Olds Can Now Serve It

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Senate Bill 102, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed, lowers the age at which a person may serve alcohol to 18 from 19.   The measure also enables cities and townships with more than 50,000 people to designate 640 acres for Designated … Continue reading →

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Ohio Passes Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Spirits

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, which now goes to the governor, allows the state’s Division of Liquor Control to adopt rules allowing home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers. “The ease of home delivery – especially during a pandemic – provides added … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s Cocktails-to-Go Bill Goes to Governor

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A bill making cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanent passed both chambers of the Ohio legislature today and heads to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk for signature.  Upon the governor’s signature, Ohio will become the second state in the nation … Continue reading →

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Ohio Senate Panel Votes Cocktails-to-Go to Be Permanent

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A bill to make cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanent in Ohio passed the Ohio Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Tuesday (9/22) and now heads to the full Senate for a vote. In testimony earlier this month, Distilled … Continue reading →

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Ohio Gov. Wants 10 P.M. Bar Closing

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Liquor Control Commission to adopt new rules that would make 10 p.m. last call.  Patrons would be allowed to continue drinking until 11 p.m.  The idea is to halt the spread of Covid-19. … Continue reading →

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