IA: Council approves shorter penalty for alcohol checks

IA: Council approves shorter penalty for alcohol checks   Press Citizen By Andy Davis and Holly Hines October 4, 2016 The Iowa City Council on Tuesday updated the city’s rules for businesses with under-21 exceptions that fail alcohol compliance checks, shortening the penalty period and window for strikes against businesses.   The council, after little […]

AL: With cities’ permission, sidewalk alcohol sales OK

AL: With cities’ permission, sidewalk alcohol sales OK   DecaturDaily By Mary Sell Montgomery Bureau October 5, 2016 MONTGOMERY — Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board officials say recent enforcement of laws regarding restaurants’ sidewalk seating and alcohol isn’t new.   But as long as the businesses have agreements with their cities, they can keep having […]