Bill > S0849

This bill allows for the curbside pickup and delivery of certain alcoholic beverages in South Carolina, with specific regulations for beer, wine, and alcoholic liquors. Retailers can obtain licenses to offer curbside pickup or delivery of beer and wine if they have a designated area, verify customer identification, ensure delivery personnel are of legal age and trained, and do not deliver open containers or chilled products. Similarly, retailers can get licenses for curbside pickup or delivery of alcoholic liquors under similar conditions, with delivery personnel needing to be at least 21 years old. The bill also permits retail dealers to hire third-party delivery services, or use their own employees, to deliver sealed beer, wine, and alcoholic liquors, provided these services are licensed, insured, conduct background checks on drivers, and adhere to strict age verification and delivery protocols, including not delivering to churches, schools, or playgrounds, and ensuring deliveries are made within a limited geographic area. The Department of Revenue (the "department") will oversee licensing and enforcement, with penalties for violations including fines or license revocation. The bill emphasizes that these changes are intended to maintain strict regulation of alcoholic beverages and do not aim to expand commerce in a protectionist manner.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0849&session=126&summary=B