Latest News from the Liquor Control Division

• Nip Surcharge Report for October 2024 - (October 24, 2024)
• Retail Credit Extension Due to August 18, 2024 Floods - (August 22, 2024)
• Delivery Extension of April 2024 Orders for Fairfield County - (May 2, 2024)
• Nip Surcharge Report for April 2024 - (April 18, 2024; additional data available April 30, 2024)
• Delivery Extension for April 2024 - (April 15, 2024)
• Extension of Credit Due to February 13, 2024 Storm - (February 13, 2024)
• Frequently Asked Questions: THC-infused, hemp, or hemp derived beverages - (January 22, 2024)

• Delivery Extension Approved for January 2024 - (December 12, 2023)
• Nip Surcharge Report for October 2023 (October 19, 2023) [Revised Data, 11/8/2023]
• Online Applications Launching October 23, 2023 (October 6, 2023)
• Guidance Statement Regarding Product Returns from Retailers to Manufacturers, Shippers, and Wholesalers (October 6, 2023)
• Fire Marshal Inspection Certificates No Longer Required for Renewal - (September 8, 2023)
• Updated Temporary Noncommercial Liquor Permit (LTN) Announcement - (July 21, 2023)
• Updated Alcohol Beverage Donation Portal Announcement and Instructions - (July 21, 2023)
• Extension of Delivery Approved for July 2023 and October 2023 - (June 22, 2023)
• Nip Surcharge Report for April 2023 - (April 18, 2023)
• Delivery Extension Approval for May 2023 - (April 11, 2023)
• Sale of THC, CBD and Hemp Infused Products at Off-Premises Locations - (April 5, 2023)
• Extension of Orders, Delivery, and Credit Due to February 28th Snowstorm - (February 28,2023)
• Guidance Statement Regarding Gambling at On-Premise Locations - (January 25, 2023)
• Provisional Permit Procedure Announcement - (January 25, 2023)
• Guidance Statement Regarding Consultant Representation - (January 9, 2023)

• Draught Guard System Approved for Use in Connecticut - (December 29, 2022)
• Delivery Extension Approved for January 2023 and February 2023 - (December 16, 2022)
• Guest Book Waiver Online Notification for Clubs - (November 15, 2022)
• Trade Name Change Notification - (November 3, 2022)
• Online and Anonymous Complaints Now Accepted Announcement - (November 2, 2022)
• Local Health Approval for On-Premises Permits - (November 2, 2022)
• Nip Surcharge Report for October 2022 - (October 26, 2022)
• Guidance Statement Regarding Value-Added Packaging (VAP's) - (September 26, 2022)
• Wholesalers Delivery Extension Approved for October 2022 and November 2022 - (September 12, 2022)
• Provisional Permit Fee Non-Refundable and Email Address Reminder - (August 17, 2022)
• Wholesalers Delivery Extension through September 2, 2022 - (July 6, 2022)
• New Festival Permit Available - (June 29, 2022)
• New Bottle Sizes Allowed - (June 1, 2022)
• New Regulations Concerning Self-Pour Automated Systems - (April 28, 2022)
• Cancelling Your Liquor Permits Online - (April, 2022)
• Wholesalers Delivery Extension for May 2022 - (April 6, 2022)
• Caterer Notification Form Process Change to Online Portal - (March 25, 2022)
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• Wholesalers Delivery and Credit Extension from February 25, 2022 to February 26, 2022 - (February 24, 2022)

• Wholesalers Delivery Extension Approved for January 2022 and February 2022 - (December 21, 2021
• Annual Renewal Notifications to be Emailed - (November 8, 2021)
• Wholesalers Delivery Extension Approved for December 2021 Orders - (November 8, 2021)
• Alcoholic Beverages Donation Portal Process - (October 28, 2021)
• Wholesalers Delivery Extension Approved for November 2021 Orders - (October 7, 2021)
• Guidance Statement for Wholesalers and Retailers - (August 2, 2021)
• Guidance Statement on Off Premises Caterer Permits - (August 2, 2021)
• Delivery Extension of Alcoholic Beverage Products Ordered in August 2021 - (July 11, 2021)
• Extension of Alcoholic Product Delivery for June 2021 - (May 18, 2021)
• DCP Guidance Statement on Executive Order 11F - Outdoor Alcohol Service without Food Permitted Effective May 1, 2021 - (April 30, 2021)
• Executive Order 11F - (April 30, 2021)
• DCP Guidance Statement on Executive Order 11B - (April 21, 2021)
• Executive Order 11B - (April 19, 2021)
• The Selling of Alcoholic Liquor Product at Farmers' Markets - (March 12, 2021)
• Extension of Deliveries Statement - Approved for April 2021 - (February 16, 2021)
• Executive Order 10 - Renewals of Liquor Permits Extended - (February 4, 2021)

• DCP Implementation Order for Executive Order 9R - (December 18, 2020)
• Executive Order 9R - Alcoholic Liquor Sales by Caterers - (December 16, 2020)
• Executive Order 9O and DCP Implementation Order - (December 3, 2020)
• DECD Sector Rules for Alcohol Beverage Service and Food - (December 2, 2020)
• Rescinded-Outdoor Service of Alcoholic Beverages-Guidance Statement from May 1, 2020 - (November 2020)
• DECD Announces Small Business Grants for Certain Liquor Permit Holders - (November 17, 2020)
• Guidance Statement - Manufacturer Permits Wishing to Obtain Restaurant Permits - Waiver of Certain Requirements - (October 14, 2020)
• Extension of Delivery Approval for ALL Wholesalers - November 2020 through December 4, 2020 - (October 13, 2020)
• Guidance Statement on Executive Order 9E - Club Liquor Permits - (October 1, 2020)
• Executive Order 9E - Club Liquor Permits - (September 30, 2020)
• Guidance Statement on Connecticut Craft Café Permit - (September 22, 2020)
• Temporary Permits Must Comply with Executive Order and DECD Guidelines - (September 18, 2020)
• Executive Order (EO) 9B - A component of the EO states that the period of credit will revert back to 30 days effective September 17
• August 22, 2020 Notice of Executive Order 7OOO - Expansion of Outdoor Dining and Extension of Period of Credit (issued August 21, 2020)
• Extension of Delivery Approved through September 4, 2020
• Updated Rules for On-Premises Consumption Locations - (July 30, 2020)
• Extension of Delivery to July 3rd for ALL Wholesalers - (April 28, 2020)
• July 2020 Liquor Permit Changes Letters and Frequently Asked Questions - (April 24, 2020)
• Implementation Order for Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7W (Delivery Signatures, Renewal Extensions) - (April 9, 2020)
• Implementation Order for Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7T (Updated for Delivery) - (April 2, 2020)
• Implementation Order for Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7R - (March 31, 2020)
• Implementation Order for Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7G - (March 19, 2020)
• Implementation Order for Temporary Liquor Permit Refunds - (March 16, 2020)
• Extension of Delivery Approval for All Wholesalers in Connecticut - (February 18, 2020)

• Liquor Control Commission Regular Meetings, Times, & Agendas for 2020 - (December 26, 2019)
• Extension of Delivery for Alcohol Beverage Products Through December 5, 2019 - (October 15, 2019)
• Extension of Deliveries Approved for Wholesalers - (September 25, 2019)
• Retailer Purchase of Marketing Merchandise - Guidance Statement - (June 25, 2019)

• Alternate Case Configuration - (October 26, 2018)
• Effective Separation - Guidance Statement - (October 23, 2018)
• Extension of Delivery Approval for Connecticut Wholesalers - (October 23, 2018)
• Permits Need to be Recorded with Town Clerks Reminder - (October 23, 2018)
• Declaratory Ruling Regarding Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages to Consumers by Holders of Off-Premises Retail Permits - (May 1, 2018)
• Declaratory Ruling - Hotel Convenience Centers - (April 23, 2018)

• Termination or Diminishment of Distributorship Rights - (September 20, 2017)

• Depletion Allowance - (November 10, 2016)
• Extension of Delivery Approval - (November 10, 2016)
• Extension of Delivery Approval - (October 11, 2016)
• Extension of Delivery Approval - (August 3, 2016)
• Selling Draught Beer at On-Premises Permit Types for Off-Premises Consumption - (August 3, 2016)
• Extension of Delivery for CT Wholesalers - (May 26, 2016)
• Food as Component of Wine Tastings/ATMs in Package Stores - (April 20, 2016)
• Consumer Samplings as Marketing Tool - (April 20, 2016)
• Extension of Delivery for CT Wholesalers - (March 29, 2016)
• Extension of Delivery for CT Wholesalers - (March 22, 2016)
• Liquor Control Commission March 17, 2016 - Meeting Start Time Change - (March 14, 2016)
• Liquor Control Commission—Change in March 1, 2016 Start Time - (February 29, 2016)
• Department Announces Discontinuation of UNIMERC - (February 17, 2016)
• Liquor Control Commission—Change in January 28, 2016 Start Time - (January 22, 2016)

• Schedule of Public Meetings of the Liquor Control Commission for Calendar year 2016  - (December 28, 2015)
• Liquor Control Commission—Change in November 19, 2015 Start Time - (November 18, 2015)
• Department Advisory on Extension of Delivery for Products Ordered Through November 30, 2015 - (October 27, 2015)
• Public Act 15-206 - An Act Regulating Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vapor Systems" and How It Impacts Liquor Establishments - (October 19, 2015)
• Age of Employment - (September 28, 2015)
• Selling of Draught Beer at Certain On-Premises Permit Types is Allowed for Off-Premises Consumption - (August 5, 2015)
• Liquor Control Commission -- Change in July 23, 2015 Meeting Start Time -(July 21, 2015)
• Liquor Control Commission -- Change in June 9, 2015 Meeting Start Time - (June 4, 2015)
• Dept. Announces Extension of Delivery for Products Ordered Through June 30 2015 - (May 12, 2015)
• Liquor Control Commission -- Change in Upcoming Meeting Start Time - (April 30, 2015)
• Policy on Consumer Samplings as a Marketing Tool - (April 21, 2015)
• Statement that Lottery Terminals Should Not be Used to Verify Age - 2/6/15 - (February 6, 2015)
• For Liquor Wholesalers and Retailers - 1/26/15 Notice - (January 26, 2015)

• Statement on Mail-in Rebates - (October 2014)
• Statement on Objections to Removal of Permit Application - (September 2014)
• Clarification: Business Meals and Entertainment - (June 2014)
• Department Orders Extension of Delivery for Products Ordered Through June 30, 2014 - (June 5, 2014)

• Wine Tastings at Package Stores - Policy Clarification - (September 2013)

• Rules for Discounted Items: Connecticut General Statutes Section 30-68m, as amended by Public Act 12-17, allows the holder of a package store permit, grocery store beer permit, or druggist liquor permit to sell one beer item or one item of alcoholic liquor below cost each month, provided that item is not discounted more than 10%.  (To view current discounts, see bulleted items, above.)