A more recent article that explains Ohio’s policy change on the sale and delivery of hard liquor drinks can be found here. March 16, 2020 In conjunction with the Ohio Governor’s Office, the Ohio Department of Health ordered the stoppage of on-premises food and alcohol service effective 9:00pm EST March 15, 2020. The move is […]
September 21, 2021 Since its inception in 2018, Ohio’s medical marijuana program has continuously struggled with poor patient accessibility. In November 2020, 62% of registered patients reported having to travel more than 10 miles to reach a dispensary. To improve patient access, the Board of Pharmacy has approved the issuance of up to 73 new […]
May 8, 2020 On May 7, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that restaurants and bars can reopen their establishments to patrons with outside dining allowed on May 15 and inside dining beginning May 21. The move comes after DeWine closed these establishments statewide for on-premises dining on March 15 due to the pandemic. Since […]
May 8, 2020 Restaurants should expect to see heavy use of face masks by customers for the foreseeable future. This comes after Ohio announced a rule on May 7, 2020 for the re-opening of its restaurants and bars that states that “[b]usinesses must allow all customers . . . to use facial coverings, except for […]
April 7, 2020 Ohio restaurants and bars with an on-premises liquor permit may now sell drinks made with high-proof spirits for carry-out and for delivery with the purchase of a meal. Customers are limited to two drinks “per meal.” The move comes after the Ohio Liquor Commission promulgated emergency rulemaking on April 7, 2020, allowing […]
As of June 13, 2022, the state of Ohio now allows most individuals to carry a concealed handgun in public without having to obtain a concealed handgun license (“CHL”). Our attorneys have identified several important implications (and potential pitfalls) for Ohio’s D-class liquor permit holders and their patrons. Under the new law, any “qualifying adult” […]
With legal sports gaming set to begin on January 1, 2023, the Ohio Lottery Commission and Ohio Casino Control Commission are rushing to approve final regulations and license sports gaming businesses. As matters stand, there is still uncertainty as to a multitude of issues surrounding the roll-out of the programing and various types of licensing, […]
November 25, 2020 The state of Ohio has created a $38.7 million fund to help provide relief for bars and restaurants that have taken a significant hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, funded by the CARES Act, will provide $2,500 grants to eligible liquor permit holders in the state. Permit holders are encouraged […]
June 24, 2021 After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on online sports betting in 2018, Ohio is on the verge of joining over two dozen states that have already entered this flourishing industry. On May 6, 2021, the Ohio legislature introduced SB 176, a bill to legalize and regulate sports betting. On […]
April 10, 2020 On April 10, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the creation of a state permit, which authorizes food trucks to operate at any of the state’s 86 rest areas. The move is an effort to help feed truck drivers and other essential personnel during the COVID-19 crisis. The permit application, managed by […]
August 3, 2020 All Ohio bars and restaurants are ordered to cease the sale of alcoholic beverages by 10 p.m. each night pursuant to an emergency adoption of the state’s Liquor Control Commission ruling signed into order by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. The order is in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in […]
Are you having difficulty finding a liquor permit to transfer in your city, village or township? It’s a common problem. Oftentimes, all of the permits are taken because the liquor permit quota in a particular area is maxed out. However, there is another way to get a liquor permit into a municipality when all of […]
December 22, 2021 After a turbulent ten-month journey, Ohio is finally poised to legalize sports betting. HB 29, first proposed in April, has now passed in both houses of the Ohio General Assembly and is awaiting signature by Governor Mike DeWine. The governor has previously expressed strong support for legalizing sports betting in Ohio, and […]
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