Connecticut, the state Charter Oak Brewing Company operates in, has a new Governor and he is reviewing our liquor laws. This was a long awaited event in that our state is surrounded by other states that have all updating their respective laws and the result has hurt sales in Connecticut. You may recall, Connecticut is often referred to as the Blue Law state because of the tight regulations. Governor Malloy initially proposed several modifications, but the final docket appears as follows
-State will now allow Sunday alcohol sales
-Allow liquor stores to stay open on holidays (except Christmas)
-Grant breweries to sell a full case of beer on premise, also, permit beer tastings without having to take a tour (growlers were always allowed)
-Package stores can now sell snack foods
-Permit an operator to now own up to 3 stores
-Bars/restaurants now able to stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday.
-Retailers now able to sell up to one item at 10% under actual cost
These may not seem like large revisions, but if you had operated in Connecticut, they are all important. The state will vote on these issues in late May.
1 comment:
Nice to hear Conn is finally moving into 2000! Really should also review 3X distribution and high tax base for alcohol!
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