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Alcohol and Liquor

Cheers to a New Year: California's New Alcoholic Beverage Laws for 2022Washington State Liquor Control Board Extends Pandemic-Related Privileges for Licensees2017 Changes to Washington Liquor Laws Affecting Producers and Distributors

Ballot Measure 91

"Organic" Labeling of Marijuana is Not PermittedOregon Liquor Control Commission Given Job of Regulating Recreational Marijuana

Beer

Significant Tax Credits for the Alcoholic Beverage IndustryAgency Extends Relief to Prevent Unintended Tax Burden on Custom-Crush Facilities and Bonded Wine Cellars2017 Changes to Utah Liquor Laws

California

Cheers to a New Year: California's New Alcoholic Beverage Laws for 2022

California Wine Issues

State Water Board to Hold Upcoming Winery General Order Fees Stakeholder Meeting and Public Training Workshop Webinars in March and April 2021Update: State Water Board Issues Revised Notice for Board Meeting Regarding Winery General OrderCalifornia Wineries Take Note, Part Two: State Water Board Notices Stakeholder Meeting Regarding Winery General Order Fees

Cider

Congress Passes the CIDER Act2nd annual Pacific Northwest Cider Awards: A celebration of creativity and diversity.

Compliance Issues

Cheers to a New Year: California's New Alcoholic Beverage Laws for 2022Washington State Liquor Control Board Extends Pandemic-Related Privileges for LicenseesSignificant Tax Credits for the Alcoholic Beverage Industry

Distilleries

Five Important Trademark Lessons the Beverages Trade Learned in 2014Why California Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries Need to Know About California's New Industrial Storm Water PermitSB 1335 and What it Means for Idaho Distilleries

Environmental and Natural Resource Issues

State Water Board to Hold Upcoming Winery General Order Fees Stakeholder Meeting and Public Training Workshop Webinars in March and April 2021Update: State Water Board Issues Revised Notice for Board Meeting Regarding Winery General OrderCalifornia Wineries Take Note, Part Two: State Water Board Notices Stakeholder Meeting Regarding Winery General Order Fees

FDA

Spent Grains: FDA Proposed Rule May Cause Concern for BrewersOregon Temporarily Bans "Alcopop"FDA Issues Warning Letters to Manufacturers of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

Financing

Issues that private equity firms should consider before acquiring alcohol beverage producersIRS Publishes New Audit Technique Guide for Wineries and VineyardsHong Kong Continues to Foster International Wine Industry

Hotels and Hospitality

Proposed Parking Changes Will Increase Portland Hotels’ Flexibility to Utilize Parking Assets

Idaho Wine Issues

Rebuilding: Dealing with or Without Earthquake InsuranceNew Willow Creek Idaho Viticultural Area Under Review by TTB

Initiative 502

"Organic" Labeling of Marijuana is Not PermittedCompliance Checklist for Mandatory Quality Assurance Testing of Marijuana ProductsDoors Open for Business for Licensed Marijuana Retailers in Washington State

Legalized Marijuana

Oregon Now Accepting Applications for Recreational Marijuana LicensesImplementation of Measure 91: the OLCC is Picking up the Pace"Organic" Labeling of Marijuana is Not Permitted

Legislation

Cheers to a New Year: California's New Alcoholic Beverage Laws for 2022Significant Tax Credits for the Alcoholic Beverage IndustryThe Restaurant Revitalization Fund Eligibility and Next Steps

Licenses & Permits

Washington State Liquor Control Board Extends Pandemic-Related Privileges for LicenseesEcology Rolls Out Washington’s First Winery General Permit to Regulate Discharges of Wastewater2017 Changes to Washington Liquor Laws Affecting Producers and Distributors

News

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Eligibility and Next StepsDepartment of Labor Publishes Final Rule Regarding Tip Pools and Tip CreditsWashington Wine Industry Foundation Offers Scholarships for Students Pursuing Wine-Related Studies

Oregon Wine Issues

2017 Food Service Guidance for Oregon WineriesHidden Land Use Issues with Urban Winery PropertiesRebuilding: Dealing with or Without Earthquake Insurance

Other Industries

Significant Tax Credits for the Alcoholic Beverage IndustryAgency Extends Relief to Prevent Unintended Tax Burden on Custom-Crush Facilities and Bonded Wine CellarsProposed Parking Changes Will Increase Portland Hotels’ Flexibility to Utilize Parking Assets

Tax

Significant Tax Credits for the Alcoholic Beverage IndustryAgency Extends Relief to Prevent Unintended Tax Burden on Custom-Crush Facilities and Bonded Wine CellarsTax Cuts and Jobs Act Includes Tax Relief for Wine, Beer and Spirits Businesses

Trademarks

Five Important Trademark Lessons the Beverages Trade Learned in 2014Despite What You May Think, “IPA” Really Could Have Been a Trademark for BeerU.S. Trademark Filing Fees to be Reduced in 2015

Uncategorized

"Organic" Labeling of Marijuana is Not PermittedAlcoholic Beverages Law Blog Launches New Responsive Design and Enhanced Reader FeaturesBuying and Selling Liquor Licenses in Utah

Washington

Washington State Liquor Control Board Extends Pandemic-Related Privileges for LicenseesWashington Wine Industry Foundation Offers Scholarships for Students Pursuing Wine-Related Studies

Washington Wine Issues

Washington State Liquor Control Board Extends Pandemic-Related Privileges for LicenseesEcology Rolls Out Washington’s First Winery General Permit to Regulate Discharges of WastewaterRebuilding: Dealing with or Without Earthquake Insurance

Wine Law

Washington State Liquor Control Board Extends Pandemic-Related Privileges for LicenseesSignificant Tax Credits for the Alcoholic Beverage IndustryState Water Board to Hold Upcoming Winery General Order Fees Stakeholder Meeting and Public Training Workshop Webinars in March and April 2021

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The Stoel Rives Alcohol Beverage Blog provides wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, distributors and importers with articles and information across a broad spectrum of state and federal alcohol beverage law. The authors work on alcohol beverage related projects from our bases in California, Oregon and Washington, throughout the Western United States and beyond.