3rd Quarter SC Alcohol Licensing Newsletter

New Alcohol laws include:

1. Non-profits now allowed to solicit alcohol donations from suppliers for special events under certain circumstances. S 0114 Signed by the Governor on May 19^th.
2.  Renewals and new applications for on-premise  licenses now required to show proof of minimum million dollars of liquor liability insurance. S -116
3. Breweries may now apply for permit to sell liquor by the drink, and provision for a brewpub to become a brewery. S 0275 Signed by the Governor on May 19^th.
4. The ability to obtain liquor by the drink licenses has been expanded to include motorsports, tennis, and baseball complexes.  S 0334 Signed by the Governor on May 19^th.
5. Tasting options for micro-distillers have been expanded. H 3137
6. The THREE store limit on liquor stores was re-enacted but the new law expires on April 5, 2018. H 3137
7. Brewery samplings of beer modified with some additions and some deletions. H 3137

 In total 5 bills became law and 16 were carried over until January of 2018.
 To read these new laws click on this link, select alcohol beverages and click submit.

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