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T. Neal Morris
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Circuit Split Puts Some Shine on ‘Shine Ban
For over 150 years, federal law has prohibited the use of home distilleries. The essential purpose of the ban is to facilitate the taxing of distilled spirits, which has long been a font of government revenue. In fact, distilled spirit taxation was the original revenue source for the federal government (see “Whiskey Rebellion”). For just as long, there have been attempts to thwart these tax collection efforts, and the ensuing give and take have left a profound stamp on American culture, such as the creation of NASCAR from moonshine runners evading those pesky “revenooers.” More >
Tobacco Retailers: URGENT Licensing Action Needed
The 2025 Kentucky legislative session saw the General Assembly enact Senate Bill 100, which requires retailers selling tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products to hold a tobacco-specific permit, effective January 1, 2026. More >
Kentucky General Assembly Makes Cocktails-To-Go Privileges Permanent
One of the many pandemic-inspired ad hoc measures enacted last year to support restaurants and provide much needed merriment for beleaguered patrons has now become a permanent feature of Kentucky law – the cocktail-to-go. SB 67 was signed into law by Kentucky Gov. Beshear on March 15th featuring an emergency clause thereby rendering it immediately effective. More >
Alcohol Producers, Take Note: Direct To Consumer Sales and Shipping Privileges Enhanced
On February 26th, the Kentucky House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation that significantly enhances and expands in-state and out-of-state manufacturers’ ability to directly ship their products in and out of Kentucky. The legislation quickly passed the Kentucky Senate and was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear on March 11th. Because the bill contains an emergency clause, nearly all its provisions became effective immediately upon the Governor’s signing. More >
Restaurants Have Their Own Set of Healthy at Work Requirements
The Healthy at Work phase of reopening Kentucky businesses gained steam over the past couple of weeks with restaurants scheduled opening for dine-in customers on May 22, 2020. Restaurants must adhere to a set of industry specific guidelines provided by Governor Andy Beshear in addition to a set of minimum requirements which applies to most businesses in Kentucky. The Kentucky ABC also provided updated guidance to clarify that it is still allowing for restaurants to provide alcohol with curbside service, delivery, and carry-out, since restaurants will not be operating at full capacity. More >
