Despite unprecedented and unusual conditions at the Capitol this legislative session, many items were still accomplished, including efforts to continue alcohol modernization in the state. Senate Bill 1928 and House Bill 1349 were passed and signed by the governor to expand alcohol-related rules to allow Oklahoma businesses and consumers more flexibility on curbside sales, delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance works with ABLE, Legislature on multiple alcohol-related updates
The Oklahoma Beer Alliance has worked closely with the Oklahoma Legislature and the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to support Senate Bill 1928 and House Bill 1349. SB 1928 would add to Oklahoma law the following: Allow retail spirit licensees to sell curbside and deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and spirits in […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC To the streets
If Oklahoma’s liquor laws have seemed like something out of the Prohibition era, they were for years. When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, Oklahoma kept it around for another 26 years. Since, Oklahoma has been slower than most states in loosening its liquor laws. However, in November 2016, Oklahomans voted themselves firmly into the 21st […]
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Alcoholmanac: ABLE Commission is prepared to issue licenses under new alcohol laws, but a small number of businesses are applying
ABLE Commission is prepared to issue licenses under new alcohol laws, but a small number of businesses are applying.
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Rate of tobacco sales to minors continues to climb
According to a CDC report, one in three cancer deaths could be avoided if no one smoked cigarettes.
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Chicken-Fried News: Infusion confusion
A local bartender was arrested in April on charges related to flavor-infused alcohol.