1 | This chart details which states have listed alcohol-related businesses as essential/non-essential, alcohol-specific orders, laws and related changes and other COVID-19-related policy information impacting the beer, wine and alcohol industry. The analyst team at FOCUS is updating this chart daily and as news is released, but this continues to be a developing situation and the information may not be exhaustive. We are relying on primary sources, such as governor’s offices and official press releases, wherever possible. This document is no longer being updated. This document was last updated on December 17 at 3:00PM. No Executive Action updates. | To learn more about FOCUS and the services we offer, including legislative and regulatory tracking and reporting, research and white paper-writing, statutory research, association management and lobbyist referrals, please visit our website -- https://www.leoninepublicaffairs.com/focus-legislative-tracking/ -- or contact Leif Johnson at 703-597-4276. | To see more COVID-19 resources we've developed for state government and public policy professions, check out our COVID-19 Resources Website at https://www.leoninepublicaffairs.com/covid-19-briefing/ | ||||
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2 | STATE | ALCOHOL RELATED EXECUTIVE ACTIONS | FOOD AND BEVERAGE RELATED EXECUTIVE ACTIONS | ALCOHOL DELIVERY AVAILABILITY | ALCOHOL DELIVERY LAWS (INCLUDING 3RD PARTY DELIVERY) | ||
3 | Alabama | Proclamation (12/09/2020), Proclamation (03/04/2021) | TRUE | Delivery permitted. | |||
4 | Alaska | Executive Action (03/17/2020) | TRUE | Retailer delivery allowed. | |||
5 | Arizona | Executive Order 2020-09 | Executive Order 2020-60, Executive Order 2021-05, Executive Order 2021-16 | TRUE | Counties with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are permitted delivery of beer, wine, spirits and mixed drinks in sealed containers. | ||
6 | Arkansas | Executive Order 2020-03 | TRUE | Delivery permitted. | |||
7 | California | Executive Action 03/16/2020, Executive Action 04/14/2020 | Executive Order N-83-20, Executive Order 10-28-2020 | TRUE | Delivery permitted of beer, wine, spirits and pre-made cocktails/mixed drinks when sold in conjunction with food. | ||
8 | Colorado | Executive Order 2020-261, Executive Order 2021-041, Executive Order 2021-047, Executive Order 2021-86 | Executive Order 2020-056, Executive Order 2020-151, Executive Order 2021-44, Executive Order 2021-121 | TRUE | Delivery permitted, mixed drinks must be sealed. | ||
9 | Connecticut | Executive Order No. 9R, Executive Order No. 10, Executive Order No. 11 | TRUE | Delivery permitted. | |||
10 | Delaware | Executive Order (03/16/2020) | Executive Order 03/16/2020, Executive Action 02/04/2021, Executive Action 02/12/2021, Executive Action 04/27/2021 | TRUE | Delivery permitted. | ||
11 | District of Columbia | Executive Order 2020-53 | TRUE | Permits closed beer, wine, and spirits as long as it is accompanied by one food item. Pick up and delivery is permitted between 7AM and midnight. | |||
12 | Florida | Executive Order 20-68, Executive Order 20-71 | Executive Order 20-68, Executive Order 20-71 | TRUE | Permits delivery in sealed containers with takeaway and delivery orders. | ||
13 | Georgia | Executive Action 05/28/2021 | Executive Action 12/30/2020, Executive Action 05/28/2021, Executive Order 06-22-2021 | TRUE | Alcohol allowed to be transported in Atlanta for off premises consumption, delivery statewide not permitted. | ||
14 | Hawaii | Proclamation (12/16/2020) | TRUE | Locally determined delivery laws. | |||
15 | Idaho | TRUE | Delivery permitted, only beer and wine. | ||||
16 | Illinois | Executive Order No. 2021-1 | Executive Order No. 2021-1 | TRUE | Delivery permitted. Must be in the original container and mixed drinks not permitted. | ||
17 | Indiana | Executive Order 20-35 | Executive Order 20-35, Executive Order 21-02, Executive Order 21-06, Executive Order 21-12 | TRUE | Delivery of beer, wine and spirits permitted. | ||
18 | Iowa | Executive Action 01/07/2021, Executive Action 02/05/2021, Proclamation 03/05/2021, Proclamation 04/02/2021 | Proclamation 12/16/2020, Proclamation 01/07/2021, Proclamation 03/05/2021, Proclamation 04/30/2021 | TRUE | Class C establishments like taverns, bars and restaurants are permitted to deliver alcohol in original, unopened containers. | ||
19 | Kansas | Executive Order 21-11 | Executive Order 20-16 | TRUE | Delivery permitted. | ||
20 | Kentucky | Executive Order 2020-968 | Executive Order 2020-968, Executive Order 2021-386 | TRUE | Delivery of spirits, beer and wine allowed.Can be sold on-premise for off-premise consumption with the sale of food. | ||
21 | Louisiana | Proclamation 17 (02/10/2021) | Proclamation 6 (01/12/2021), Proclamation 17 (02/11/2021), Proclamation 29 (03/02/2021), Proclamation 79 (04/27/2021) | TRUE | Delivery permitted for beer, wine and spirits. | ||
22 | Maine | Executive Order 28 | Executive Order 28 | TRUE | Delivery allowed. | ||
23 | Maryland | Executive Order 2020-05-29, Executive Order 2020-06-11 | Executive Action (03/17/2020), Executive Order 2021-02-23-01, Executive Order 2021, 03-09-01, Executive Order 21-04-21-01, Executive Order 21-04-28-01, Executive Order 21-05-12-01 | TRUE | Beer, wine and spirits delivery allowed. | ||
24 | Massachusetts | COVID-19 Order No. 59 | TRUE | Permits delivery of wine or beer with food orders. The limit of sales to wine and malt beverages sold in sealed containers with a limit of 192 oz. of beer and 1.5 liters of wine per transaction. Wine must be in its original container. Growlers and crowlers are permitted. | |||
25 | Michigan | Executive Order 2020-46 | Executive Order 2020-60 | TRUE | Beer, wine and spirits delivery allowed. | ||
26 | Minnesota | Executive Order 20103, Executive Order 21-07 | Executive Order 20103 | TRUE | Beer, wine and spirits delivery allowed. | ||
27 | Mississippi | Executive Order 1535 | Executive Order 1535 | FALSE | No retailer delivery laws. | ||
28 | Missouri | Executive Order 20-19 | Executive Order 21-07 | TRUE | Beer, wine, and spirits retailer delivery allowed. | ||
29 | Montana | Executive Action 05/19/2020 | Executive Action 05/19/2020 | TRUE | Permitted. | ||
30 | Nebraska | Executive Order 20-09 | Executive Order 20-09 | TRUE | Class 1 license holders may sell beer, wine and spirits to customers ordering delivery. Class A license holders may sell beer with delivery orders. Restaurants may sell sealed mixed drinks as well. | ||
31 | Nevada | Executive Action 03/20/2020, Executive Action 05/15/2020, Executive Action 02/14/2021 | Executive Action 05/15/2020 | TRUE | City of Las Vegas and Henderson permit packaged alcohol delivery. | ||
32 | New Hampshire | Executive Action 11/14/2020 | Executive Action 09/30/2020, Executive Action 11/14/2020 | TRUE | Temporarily permits delivery of beer and wine with a food order. | ||
33 | New Jersey | Executive Order 195, Executive Order 153, Executive Order 150 | Executive Order 142, Executive Order 239, Executive Order 242, Executive Order 244 | TRUE | Establishments with a specified license are permitted to deliver alcohol. Alcohol must be in a sealed, original container. Deliveries are permitted for craft breweries with an authorized vehicle. Growlers and crowlers are permitted. Distillery delivery is prohibited. Bars and Restaurants are now able to delivery alcohol. | ||
34 | New Mexico | Executive Order 2020-80 | TRUE | Established in 2021. | |||
35 | New York | Executive Order 202.5, 202.9, 202.93, 202.101 | Executive Order 202.5, 202.9, 202.94, 202.97, 210 | TRUE | Alcohol delivery permitted in a closed, sealed container and accompanied by food. | ||
36 | North Carolina | Executive Order 190, Executive Order 195, Executive Order 205, Executive Order 210 | Executive Order 190, Executive Order 204, Executive Order 209, Executive Order 215, Executive Order 224 | TRUE | Beer and wine delivery allowed. | ||
37 | North Dakota | Executive Order 2020-43.2 | TRUE | Varies by locality. | |||
38 | Ohio | Executive Order 2020-30D, Executive Action 03/15/2020 | Executive Action 03/15/2020 | TRUE | An establishment may deliver beer, wine, spirits and mixed beverages sold in a closed container with a meal. Spirits can't have more than two ounces of liquor per container and are limited to two drinks per meal. | ||
39 | Oklahoma | Executive Order 2020-20 9th Amended | Executive Order 2020-20 9th Amended | TRUE | Deliveries are permitted for liquor stores, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries. Liquor stores can deliver spirits, wine, and beer, while places like restaurants and grocery stores only deliver wine and beer. | ||
40 | Oregon | Executive 2020-14, Executive Order 2020-07 | Executive Order 2020-14 | TRUE | Restaurants and bars can sell carry-out alcohol and deliver alcohol with additional license. | ||
41 | Pennsylvania | Executive Order 07/06/2020 | Executive Order 07/06/2020 | TRUE | Permitted. | ||
42 | Rhode Island | Executive Order 108, Executive Order 21-18, Executive Order 21-22 | Executive Order 21-11, Executive Order 21-24, Executive Order 21-27, Executive Order 21-29 | TRUE | Beer and wine delivery is permitted. | ||
43 | South Carolina | Executive Order 2020-17 | Executive Order 2020-17, Executive Order 2021-12 | TRUE | Permitted. | ||
44 | South Dakota | Executive Order 2020-23, Executive Order 2020-20 | Executive Order 2020-20 | TRUE | Permitted. | ||
45 | Tennessee | Executive Order No. 73, Executive Order No. 77 | TRUE | Permits beer and alcohol delivery with food and is in a closed container. | |||
46 | Texas | Executive Order 23 | Executive Order 23, Executive Order 38 | TRUE | Permits delivery of beer and alcohol with food purchases. | ||
47 | Utah | Executive Order 2020-75 | Executive Order 2020-75 | TRUE | Permitted with specific criteria. | ||
48 | Vermont | Executive Order 01-20 Addendeum 8 | Executive Order 01-20 Addendeum 8, Executive Order 06-21 | TRUE | Permits beer, wine and spirits delivery. | ||
49 | Virginia | Executive Order 72 | Executive Order 72 | TRUE | Permits delivery of wine, beer and mixed drinks in sealed containers without a delivery permit. Signature upon delivery is also suspended. | ||
50 | Washington | Proclamation (12/30/2020) | TRUE | Food required for alcohol delivery from restaurants. | |||
51 | West Virginia | Executive Order (09/11/2020), Executive Order (02/17/2021) | Executive Order (05/11/2020), Executive Order (02/19/2021) | TRUE | Permitted. | ||
52 | Wisconsin | Executive Order 82 | TRUE | Permitted. | |||
53 | Wyoming | Executive Order 2020-6 | Executive Order 2020-6 | TRUE | Beer, wine and spirits delivery permitted. |
1 | This chart details which states have listed alcohol-related businesses as essential/non-essential, alcohol-specific orders, laws and related changes and other COVID-19-related policy information impacting the beer, wine and alcohol industry. The analyst team at FOCUS is updating this chart daily and as news is released, but this continues to be a developing situation and the information may not be exhaustive. We are relying on primary sources, such as governor’s offices and official press releases, wherever possible. This document was last updated on January 29 at 4:15PM. Please see Sheet 1 for updates. | To see more COVID-19 resources we've developed for state government and public policy professions, check out our COVID-19 Resources Website at https://www.leoninepublicaffairs.com/covid-19-briefing/ | To learn more about FOCUS and the services we offer, including legislative and regulatory tracking and reporting, research and white paper-writing, statutory research, association management and lobbyist referrals, please visit our website -- https://www.leoninepublicaffairs.com/focus-legislative-tracking/ -- or contact Leif Johnson at 703-597-4276. | |||||
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2 | STATE | NONESSENTIAL BUSINESS CLOSURE ORDERS | RELEVANT ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES | ALCOHOL DELIVERY AVAILABILITY | ALCOHOL DELIVERY LAWS | ALCOHOL SPECIFIC ORDERS/ SUSPENSION OF REGULATIONS | STAY AT HOME ORDER EXPIRATION | RELEVANT REOPENINGS/RESTRICTIONS |
3 | Alabama | Shelter in Place Order | Food and beverage stores, liquor stores, supermarkets, warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers. | No retailer delivery permitted. | Alabama Beverage Commission permitted to go sales of beer, wine and liquor in sealed, unopened containers. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Retail - 50% capacity/ Restaurants, Bars and Breweries - May 11. | |
4 | Alaska | Essential Services and Critical Workforce Insfrastructure Order | Grocery stores, establishments engaged in the retail sale of food and beverages, beverage distribution and restaurants for carry-out and delivery only. | Retailer delivery allowed. | On premise to go and off-premise curbside pickup are permitted from restaurants and liquor stores. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Retail and restaurants may operate at 25% capacity. Bars are open at 25% capacity. There is proposed rulemaking that would extend alcohol delivery and to go provisions until November. This matter will be heard in an August 18 meeting. | |
5 | Arizona | Executive Order 2020-18 | Restaurants for off-premise consumption, stores that sell alcoholic beverages, manufacturers, distributors and producers of supply chain products; including beverages. | Counties with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are permitted delivery of beer, wine, spirits and mixed drinks in sealed containers. | The Department of Liquor Licenses and Control issued guidance that will allow wholesalers to accept returns under specific circumstances. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Retail - May 8/ Restaurant - May 11. Bars are closed until decided otherwise. | |
6 | Arkansas | Nonessential Businesses Closed | Liquor stores may offer curbside pickup and delivery. Grocery stores remain open. | Delivery permitted. | Liquor stores may offer curbside service and delivery. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Restrictions in place. There are calls to close bars from Legislators. | |
7 | California | Executive Order N-33-20 | Liquor stores that sell food, and firms supporting food and beverage distribution. | Delivery permitted of beer, wine, spirits and pre-made cocktails/mixed drinks when sold in conjunction with food. | Manufacturers and wholesalers may accept returns of alcoholic beverages from retailers. | Varying on the region. At least the end of December. | County by County basis. New restrictions were reported in San Diego County in November. | |
8 | Colorado | Public Health Order | Warehouses, distribution, liquor stores and grocery stores. | Delivery permitted, mixed drinks must be sealed. | On premise delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | "Safer at Home" dictates protocol for capacity. Bars can serve alcohol until 11PM and are open on a region by region basis. | |
9 | Connecticut | Executive Order No. 7 | Liquor stores and wholesalers. | Delivery permitted. | On premise to go permitted temporarily. Certain manufacturers may open to sell their product for off-premise consumption. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Phase 1 - May 20, 2020 would allow outdoor seating at restaurants. Bars are closed. | |
10 | Delaware | State of Emergency | Liquor stores and wholesalers. | No retail delivery laws. | On premise delivery permitted temporarily. The cost of alcohol cannot exceed 40 percent of the establishment's total sales transaction. | No Order/ Order Expired. | June 1 at 30% capacity (retail, restaraunts, other establishments); June 8 at 30% capacity (personal care serivce businesses, including tatoo shops and massage therapy services); Specific bars have different restrictions depending on region. | |
11 | District of Columbia | Executive Order 2020-53 | Alcohol wholesalers, liquor stores and restaurants for carry-out only. | Permits closed beer, wine, and spirits as long as it is accompanied by one food item. Pick up and delivery is permitted between 7AM and midnight. | On premise delivery permitted temporarily. This privilege has been expanded to include clubs and hotels as well. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Alcohol sales are restricted to before 10 PM. District is in Phase II of reopening. | |
12 | Florida | Executive Order 20-91 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores and restaurants for take-out and delivery. | Permits delivery in sealed containers with takeaway and delivery orders. | Undamaged alcoholic beverages purchased for events cancelled in response to COVID-19 may be returned to the appropriate wholesalers. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bars and restaurants are permitted to open in the state. | |
13 | Georgia | Executive Order 04-02-20 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores and restaurants for take-out and delivery. | Alcohol allowed to be transported in Atlanta for off premises consumption, delivery statewide not permitted. | On premise to go permitted temporarily in the city of Atlanta | No Order/ Order Expired. | Reopening is in effect with guidelines. | |
14 | Hawaii | Stay at Home Order | Stores that sell alcoholic beverages and restaurants for take out and delivery. | Locally determined delivery laws. | No alcohol specific orders. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bars are now required to close for 2 weeks while COVID-19 cases surge. | |
15 | Idaho | Stay at Home Order | Stores that sell alcoholic beverages and restaurants for take out and delivery. | Delivery permitted, only beer and wine. | No alcohol specific orders. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Idaho has fallen back to phase III. Specific restrictions are now in place. | |
16 | Illinois | Executive Order 2020-8 | Grocery stores, liquor stores and alcoholic liquor distributors. | Delivery permitted. Must be in the original container and mixed drinks not permitted. | On-premise and off-premise curbside pickup temporarily permitted subject to the approval of the local liquor control commission. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bars are reopening beginning January 23. | |
17 | Indiana | Executive Order 20-18 | Food and beverage retailers. Liquor stores are restricted to only curbside pickup and delivery. | Delivery of beer, wine and spirits permitted. | All bars and restaurants have expanded alcohol carryout privileges. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Indiana is entering Stage 5 of reopening. | |
18 | Iowa | Proclamation of Disaster Emergency | Grocery stores and liquor stores. | Class C establishments like taverns, bars and restaurants are permitted to deliver alcohol in original, unopened containers. | Holders of a retail alcohol license or permit are authorized to return alcohol in the original unopened containers to the wholesaler. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Iowa bars and restaurants have capactiy restirctions in place but can now return to normal business hours. | |
19 | Kansas | Executive Order 20-16 | Liquor stores and wholesalers. | Delivery permitted. | If alcoholic liquor was purchased for an event that was subsequently cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, the return of such alcoholic liquor will be permitted without director approval and will not be a violation of federal law regarding consignment sales. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Current - statewide restrictions were lifted on May 26. Phased reopening plan was set aside upon the expiration of the emergency declaration. See here for additional links to county specific reopening measures. | |
20 | Kentucky | Executive Order 2020-257 | Grocery stores, pharmacies and liquor stores. | Delivery of spirits, beer and wine allowed.Can be sold on-premise for off-premise consumption with the sale of food. | On premise delivery permitted temporarily. | Indefinite. | Bars are allowed to operate at 50% capacity beginning December 14. | |
21 | Louisiana | Proclamation No. 33 JBE 2020 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Delivery permitted for beer, wine and spirits. Recipient signature not needed upon delivery. Name of deliverer and recipient shall be written in clear print by the employee. | Distributors will not be required to obtain a direct signature from the recipient of an alcohol delivery. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bars and restaurants are closed on a regional basis with varying restrictions. | |
22 | Maine | Executive Order 19 FY 19/20 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer and wine delivery allowed. | On premise delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Certain counties allowing retail to open to limited in-person capacity on May 11; Restaurants allowed to begin limited in-person dining May 18. Bars are prohibited from indoor service but are expected to reopen November 2. | |
23 | Maryland | Executive Order 20-03-30-01 | Alcohol beverage stores and distributors, distilleries and wineries. | Beer, wine and spirits delivery allowed. | Sales and Use Tax payments do not have to be paid until June 1. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Restaurants and bars will open to in-person traffic as part of the medium risk phase of operations. Retail will open for curbside pick up as part of the low risk phase. Bars are facing specific restrictions. | |
24 | Massachusetts | Order No. 21 | Grocery stores, liquor stores, restaurants for carryout only. | Permits delivery of wine or beer with food orders. The limit of sales to wine and malt beverages sold in sealed containers with a limit of 192 oz. of beer and 1.5 liters of wine per transaction. Wine must be in its original container. Growlers and crowlers are permitted. | On premise delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Establishments must stop serving alcohol by 9:30PM. | |
25 | Michigan | Stay At Home Order (EO 2020-21) | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer, wine and spirits delivery allowed. | Spirit buyback program is currently in place. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Retailers to reopen on June 4; Restaurants to reopen June 8 - both subject to capacity limits. Bars remain closed. | |
26 | Minnesota | Executive Order 20-20 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer, wine and spirits delivery allowed. | The Alcohol and Gaming Commission issued a notice regarding alcohol returns. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bars may reopen at 50% capacity and reduced hours. | |
27 | Mississippi | Executive Order 1466 | Restaurants for carry out or delivery, food and beverage stores and convenience stores. | No retailer delivery laws. | On premise to go temporarily allows for purchasing full, unopened bottles of wine when sold with food. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Retail with 50% capacity - April 27 / Restaurants - May 7. Some on-premises bar operations are suspended. | |
28 | Missouri | Stay at Home Order | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer, wine, and spirits retailer delivery allowed. | Missouri Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau announced the authorization of returning products purchased from a manufacturer/ wholesaler for temporary events that were cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. | No Order/ Order Expired. | May 4 (25% capacity in retail locations less than 10,000 square feet. 10% capacity in retail locations larger than 10,000 square feet.) Restaurants must adhere to social distancing guidelines when possible.Alcohol sales in bars are restricted on a region by region basis depending on severity of COVID cases. | |
29 | Montana | Reopening Montana Phased Approach | Grocery stores, liquor stores, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | No retailer delivery laws in place. | On premise to go and delivery permitted temporarily for a retailer or manufacturer licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption. | No Order/ Order Expired. | June 1 - Allowed to open as long as social distancing and capacity limits are maintained. | |
30 | Nebraska | Directed Health Measure Order 2020-010 | Restaurants for carry-out and delivery and food and beverage stores. | Class 1 license holders may sell beer, wine and spirits to customers ordering delivery. Class A license holders may sell beer with delivery orders. Restaurants may sell sealed mixed drinks as well. | Temporary operating permits will be extended from 90 to 180 days. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Phase III. Bars have specific restrictions reinstated as NE rolls back into previous reopening phase. | |
31 | Nevada | Emergency Directive 003 | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | City of Las Vegas and Henderson permit packaged alcohol delivery. | On premise to go and delivery permitted temporarily for Las Vegas and Henderson. Reno is permitting the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption from licensees with full kitchens. | No Order/ Order Expired. | All retail businesses (including liquor stores) may offer curbside pickup sales.Las Vegas will begin reopening bars. | |
32 | New Hampshire | Executive Order 17 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Temporarily permits delivery of beer and wine with a food order. | On premise to go and delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | May 11 - Retail, May 15 - Outdoor Restaurants | |
33 | New Jersey | Executive Order 107 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Establishments with a specified license are permitted to deliver alcohol. Alcohol must be in a sealed, original container. Deliveries are permitted for craft breweries with an authorized vehicle. Growlers and crowlers are permitted. Distillery delivery is prohibited. Bars and Restaurants are now able to delivery alcohol. | NJ ABC has issued Special Rule 2020-01 relating to alcohol delivery. | Indefinite. | Some Non-essential retail allowed to reopen for curbside pick up when Phase 1 began on May 18. Breweries, wineries and distilleries are closed. | |
34 | New Mexico | Executive Order 2020-022 | Grocery stores and convenience stores. | No retail delivery law. | No alcohol specific orders. | No Order/ Order Expired. | New Mexico has introduced a shelter in place order. | |
35 | New York | Executive Order 202.6 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Alcohol delivery permitted in a closed, sealed container and accompanied by food. | On premise to go and delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Phase 3. NY has opened restaurants and shopping centers for limited capacity. Bars will be closed beginning at 10PM. | |
36 | North Carolina | Executive Order 135 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer and wine delivery allowed. | Distilleries is still permitted to sell bottles for off-premises consumption. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Executive Order 190, relating to alcoholic beverage sales, has been issued. | |
37 | North Dakota | Executive Order 2020-06 | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | No retailer delivery law. | Off-premise curbside pickup and delivery permitted temporarily in the city of Fargo. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Businesses are recommended, though not required, to administer capactiy limits. | |
38 | Ohio | Director's Stay at Home Order | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | An establishment may deliver beer, wine, spirits and mixed beverages sold in a closed container with a meal. Spirits can't have more than two ounces of liquor per container and are limited to two drinks per meal. | Off-premise curbside pickup and delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bar restrictions extended. | |
39 | Oklahoma | Seventh Amended Executive Order | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Deliveries are permitted for liquor stores, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries. Liquor stores can deliver spirits, wine, and beer, while places like restaurants and grocery stores only deliver wine and beer. | Off-premise curbside pickup and delivery permitted temporarily. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Currently in Phase III. Bars are restricted in capacity. | |
40 | Oregon | Executive Order No. 20-12 | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. Brewpubs and wine bars are open for off premise consumption. | Restaurants and bars can sell carry-out alcohol and deliver alcohol with additional license. | The Oregon Liquor Control Board is providing relief to holders of Temporary Sales License (TSL) by allowing alcohol returns. | Indefinite. | Oregon has issued tighter restrictions as COVID cases rise. | |
41 | Pennsylvania | Closure of Non-Life Sustaining Businesses Order | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. Beer and wine merchant wholesalers. | Beer and wine delivery allowed. | The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board permits customers to purchase online up to six bottles per transaction from a reduced catalogue of wines and spirits. Curbside pickup from liquor stores has been permitted. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Gov. Tom Wolf recently vetoed a bill relating to reopening bars. | |
42 | Rhode Island | Executive Order 20-13 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer and wine delivery is permitted. | No alcohol specific orders. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Phase 2 - June 1 - non-critical retail allowed to admit one customer per 150 feet. Restaurants authorized to begin limited indoor and outdoor service. Phase 3 - June 30 - Allows uncapped outdoor dining, and 66 percent capacity for indoor dining and retail. On August 6, the Governor instructed that all bars must close by 11PM. | |
43 | South Carolina | Executive Order 2020-21 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | No retail delivery laws. | State excise taxes are delayed until June 1. Beer, wine and liquor taxes are eligible. | No Order/ Order Expired. | May 11 - limited capacity July 10 - bars and restaurants prohibited from serving alcohol after 11 pm and only with curbside pickup or delivery. | |
44 | South Dakota | Executive Order 2020-04 | No statewide mandated closures. | No retail delivery laws. | No alcohol specific orders. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Not specified. Social distancing is required in bars at this time. | |
45 | Tennessee | Executive Order 22 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Permits beer and alcohol delivery with food and is in a closed container. | On premise to go and delivery of alcoholic beverages is permitted through Executive Order 17. | No Order/ Order Expired. | May 1 - 50% capacity Bars are operating as normal. | |
46 | Texas | Executive Order GA-14 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Permits delivery of beer and alcohol with food purchases. | Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a waiver to allow alcohol deliveries to be conducted by third parties. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Counties with a low hospitilization rate may open bars, restuarants and retail establishments with restricted capacity. Bars in specific counties are closed to combat ICU overflows. | |
47 | Utah | Stay at Home Directive | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | No delivery permitted. | The DABC is strongly discouraged from accepting returns of wine, heavy beer, cream-based spirits or liqueurs and other distilled spirits. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Alcohol service is no longer restricted to 10PM. | |
48 | Vermont | Executive Order 01-20: Addendum 6 | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. Beer and wine wholesalers. | Permits beer, wine and spirits delivery. | On and off premise to go and delivery permitted for unopened containers of spirits, spirit based product, malt and vinuous products. | No Order/ Order Expired. | May 22, restaurants can seat patrons outside. Bars can now offer counter seating in Vermont. | |
49 | Virginia | Executive Order 55 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Permits delivery of wine, beer and mixed drinks in sealed containers without a delivery permit. Signature upon delivery is also suspended. | Virginia has adjusted licensing regulations in response to Executive Order 51. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Restrictions on reopenings in effect. | |
50 | Washington | Proclamation 20-13 | Liquor stores that sell food, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Food required for alcohol delivery from restaurants. | SBW Restaurants, BW Restaurants and Tavern licensees are allowed to make curbside and/or delivery sales of alcohol with the purchase of food. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Restrictions in place on indoor dining and bar service. | |
51 | West Virginia | Executive Order No. 9-20 | Liquor stores, grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Permits breweries and wineries to deliver sealed containers, distillers are not permitted to deliver spirits. | On-premise delivery permitted for restaurants and bars licensed as private clubs, taverns, and brewpubs to deliver beer or wine in the sealed original container. | Indefinite. | What's open and closed, On premises operations are suspended on an area by area basis. | |
52 | Wisconsin | Emergency Order No. 12 | Grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Prohibits alcohol delivery unless the customer comes to the premises to make payment in person. | On-premise licensees may offer carryout sales of alcoholic beverages. | Order Overturned. | Nonessential businesses may open immediately following the Supreme Court Decision | |
53 | Wyoming | Statewide Order: March 19 | Grocery stores and restaurants for carry-out and delivery. | Beer, wine and spirits delivery permitted. | Executive Order 2020-05 temporarily allows restaurants and bars to sell beer and wine in its original sealed container; up to 750ml. | No Order/ Order Expired. | Bars are now permitted to resume regular hours of operations. |