The Alcoholic Beverages Law blog published by Stoel Rives LLP covers legal developments and regulatory issues affecting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Topics include state and federal legislative changes, licensing and compliance requirements, tax credits and excise tax regulations, pandemic-related relief measures for alcohol licensees, and industry-specific funding programs such as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The blog also addresses operational challenges for wineries, breweries, distilleries, and related businesses, including zoning, outdoor service rules, and environmental regulations. It serves as a resource for businesses navigating the complex legal landscape of the alcoholic beverage industry.
By Chris Hermann and Bernie Kipp:
Type of Transaction – Asset Purchase versus Stock Purchase. Very important if the acquiring entity wants an immediate continuing operations privilege. Specifically If a PE firm purchases the assets of the target company …
Due to the explosive growth of craft beer sales in many states, including Washington, many distributors are combining non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage sales into their distribution business. A key point for Washington distributors is to be aware that the Washington…
The Pacific Northwest Cider Awards (PNWCA) held its second annual cider competition on June 5 and 6 in Seattle. On Friday, June 5, a panel of twenty judges made up primarily of media and cider enthusiasts headed to Seattle Capitol…
The OLCC announced on May 1st its approach for addressing the implementation of recreational marijuana in Oregon. The OLCC appointed a Rules Advisory Committee (“RAC”) made up of 15 members. The RAC will meet once a month starting June…
Clean Water Services (CWS), a water resources management utility in the Tualatin River Watershed, has been creatively exploring a new opportunity for the brewery industry. CWS is taking beneficial reuse of water to a new level by proposing the reuse…
Attention Washington state retailers: the Washington State Liquor Control Board is kicking off a youth access compliance check program this month. Here’s a guidance the WSLCB recently issued about the program.
The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) Enforcement and…
The interest in urban wineries is on the rise, with companies looking to take advantage of close proximity to customers, empty warehouse and industrial space, and access to city water and sewer. However, hidden land use issues can present significant…
We published a post on our sister Food Liability Law blog that has application to AB blog readers also. In the post, we review why popular chain restaurants have started publishing new menus with calorie and other nutrition information. The…
Many sellers of marijuana and marijuana-infused products are using the term “organic” on their labels. They may be unaware that the use of “organic” is strictly regulated by the USDA and the states. It simply isn’t permitted on marijuana products.…
Congratulations to Pascal Brooks and Janie Heuck for their tremendous success growing Brooks Winery and keeping alive the memory of Pascal’s father and Janie’s brother Jimi. We join them in looking forward to viewing Strange Inheritance With Jamie Colby that…
