How to Navigate Cruise-Ship Wine Lists
How to Navigate Cruise-Ship Wine Lists Whether you’re going for an all-inclusive drinks deal, buying wine by the bottle or bringing it on board with you, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your cruise Source: WSJ By LETTIE TEAGUE Jan. 12, 2017 IF YOU PAID $50,000 for a 141-day […]
Wyoming: Senate committee OKs alcohol law changes
Wyoming: Senate committee OKs alcohol law changes Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle Matt Murphy January 12th A Senate committee decided Thursday morning to move forward with two related bills that would modify Wyoming’s liquor laws. Senate File 13 Senate File 13 gives more guidance to Wyoming’s growing distilling industry and also makes small changes to how […]
D.C.: DC Council Passes Amendments to Alcohol Beverage Code
D.C.: DC Council Passes Amendments to Alcohol Beverage Code Source: National Law Review Wednesday, January 11, 2017 In early December 2016, the Council of the District of Columbia (the Council) unanimously passed the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Amendment Act of 2016 (the Act). The Act amends a number of provisions of DC’s alcohol beverage laws, […]
National Strategy to Stop Impaired Driving
National Strategy to Stop Impaired Driving National Crackdown Campaign Headquarters Programs Across the United States That Aid Motorists in the Reporting of Impaired Drivers to Law Enforcement Uniform Guidelines for State Highway Safety Programs – Impaired Driving Highly-Visible Enforcement Increased Prosecution & Adjudication Screening & Brief Intervention The Use of Alcohol Ignition Interlocks for Reducing […]
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Tools You Can Use A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA developed this guide to support adults-parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, and other youth mentors-in their efforts to help children aged 7 to 18 make good decisions, feel safe and protected, and […]
Georgia: Bill would allow distillers to sell liquor on-site
Georgia: Bill would allow distillers to sell liquor on-site Source: AJC.com Aaron Gould Sheinin Jan. 12, 2017 Georgia’s craft liquor distillers would be allowed to sell limited amounts of their products directly to consumers under legislation filed in the state House on Thursday. House Bill 60, sponsored by Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah, […]
Washington: Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills
Washington: Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills Source: Mercury News January 11, 2017 A proposed measure in Washington state would allow wine lovers to fill reusable containers known as growlers from taps at grocery stores, wine boutiques and other places licensed to sell wine in the state. House Bill 1039, […]
Kansas: Liquor stores call Brownback’s proposed tax increase ‘devastating’
Kansas: Liquor stores call Brownback’s proposed tax increase ‘devastating’ Liquor stores on the Kansas side of the state line say Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan to double the tax on liquor from 8 percent to 16 percent would be devastating. Source: KC Star BY HUNTER WOODALL January 11th Steve Faust said he wasn’t […]
UKVA and EWP urge government to crack down on “large quantities of wine” being smuggled into the UK
UKVA and EWP urge government to crack down on “large quantities of wine” being smuggled into the UK Source: harpers.co.uk Barnaby Eales 11 Jan 2017 The UK wine industry has urged the government to crack down on excise duty tax evasion carried out via the smuggling onto the UK commercial drinks market of […]
TABC: Illegal alcohol sales on social media a growing problem
TABC: Illegal alcohol sales on social media a growing problem The TABC is warning parents there is a growing problem with online alcohol sales and liquor falling into the wrong hands. Source: WFAA January 10, 2017 A stroll through sites like Facebook and Craigslist show booze that’s up for grabs. But what’s […]