Op-ed: Problems of lower alcohol limit are many, and the advantages are non-existent
Op-ed: Problems of lower alcohol limit are many, and the advantages are non-existent Source: Salt Lake Tribune By Sarah Longwell Mar 10 2017 Pending Gov. Gary Herbert’s signature, Utah will become the first state in the nation to lower its legal drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 blood-alcohol content. Unfortunately, the […]
Beer Industry Could Lose $2 Billion From Legal Marijuana (Additional Coverage)
Beer Industry Could Lose $2 Billion From Legal Marijuana (Additional Coverage) Source: Forbes Debra Borchardt March 13th The Cannabiz Consumer Group believes that cannabis consumers will switch from drinking beer and just stick with marijuana. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) Beer sales could take a huge hit if more states legalize recreational marijuana. A […]
SPIRITS INDUSTRY HAILS SELF-REGULATORY LABELLING PROPOSAL?
SPIRITS INDUSTRY HAILS SELF-REGULATORY LABELLING PROPOSAL? Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 13th March, 2017 The European Commission has published a report inviting the drinks industry to propose self-regulatory measures with regards to listing nutritional information and ingredients. The report on the implementation of the Food Information to Consumers Regulation regarding […]
Distilled Spirits Council Criticizes New Hospitality Tax
Distilled Spirits Council Criticizes New Hospitality Tax Tax Bill Would Hurt California Hospitality Sector and Destroy Jobs Source: The Distilled Spirits Council March 10, 2017 The Distilled Spirits Council today called on lawmakers to reject Assembly Bill 479, a proposal to increase taxes on spirits that would devastate restaurants and small businesses […]
Tax on wine: How much do you pay in the UK?
Tax on wine: How much do you pay in the UK? Source: Decanter March 11, 2017 Another UK Budget has brought potential disappointment for wine drinkers with news that wine duty will rise in-line with inflation. But how much tax are you paying on wine, and how does it change depending on what […]
Who’s Buying Bev Alc Online?
Who’s Buying Bev Alc Online? Source: Wine & Spirits Daily March 10th Nearly 70% of US consumers are regular buyers of beverage alcohol, and about 12% of them made their alcohol purchases online in the past six months, according Nielsen’s Harris Poll. Wine had the highest percentage of online purchases at 42%, then […]
House passes alcohol bill sponsor says was lesson in ‘collaboration and finding balance’
House passes alcohol bill sponsor says was lesson in ‘collaboration and finding balance’ Utah The Utah House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Friday that makes significant changes to Utah’s alcohol laws, among them giving restaurants that serve alcohol alternatives to the so-called “Zion curtain.” While changes to the law that requires preparation of alcoholic drinks […]
Maryland: 2nd former Md. delegate charged in liquor board probe
Maryland: 2nd former Md. delegate charged in liquor board probe Source: WTOP By Amanda Iacone March 8, 2017 A former Maryland delegate from Prince George’s County has been indicted on federal bribery and wire fraud charges for accepting thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for supporting bills dealing with liquor laws and for stealing […]
WY: New Law Could Free Up Liquor Licenses in Wyoming
WY: New Law Could Free Up Liquor Licenses in Wyoming K2Radio By Associated Press March 8, 2017 CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A new state law seeks to end the practice by some people purchasing a liquor license and holding onto it while its value appreciates rather than using it to operate a bar, restaurant […]
AK: State senator puts out comprehensive plan to curb alcohol abuse in Alaska
AK: State senator puts out comprehensive plan to curb alcohol abuse in Alaska KTVA By Liz Raines March 9, 2017 JUNEAU – Alcohol is the deadliest substance in Alaska, according to the state department of health and social services, but state law regulating its consumption hasn’t changed much since 1980. A bill in the […]