{"id":"NE-045","kind":"order","level":"sector-regulator","jurisdiction":"Nebraska","state":"NE","metro":"","industry":"","agency":"","eco":"","issuer":"Governor Pete Ricketts (directing the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission)","authority":"Constitution and laws of Nebraska; Nebraska Liquor Control Act","instrument":"Executive Order 20-06","title":"Corona Virus - Relief for Restaurant \u0026 Bar Operations","dateIssued":"2020-03-19","effective":"2020-03-19","end":"2021-06-01 (rescinded by EO 21-06)","startDate":"2020-03-19","endDate":"2021-06-01","quarters":["2020Q2","2020Q3","2020Q4","2021Q1","2021Q2"],"types":["ALC"],"addressees":["Liquor Control Commission","Class A, B, C and I retail licensees"],"clause":"WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska has issued guidance throughout the State and has issued a Directed Health Measure applicable in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, and Washington Counties to limit gatherings to 10 people or less to combat the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, Restaurants and bars across Nebraska are closing their dining areas and need flexibility to innovate by moving to takeout service, delivery, and/or curbside service... 1. All Class A retail license holders shall be granted the same rights as Class B license holders... to sell alcohol along with food take-out or delivery orders. 2. The provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §53-178.01 which prohibit the sale of alcohol to persons in a motor vehicle shall be suspended so that stores and restaurants can utilize drive-thru windows or curb-side \u0027to go\u0027 pick-up procedures. This change is authorized to curtail individuals from entering into or congregating at business locations.","enforcement":"Directive to the Liquor Control Commission","functions":["BA bar and alcohol service","TO takeout and curbside","DR"],"notes":"The Governor\u0027s own finding that \u0027Restaurants and bars across Nebraska are closing their dining areas\u0027 on Mar. 19, 2020; amended by EO 20-09 (Mar. 26, 2020) to allow sealed pre-made cocktails to go","sourceUrl":"https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/docs/pilot/pubs/eofiles/20-06.pdf","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":452759,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"NE","url":"/library/NE-045","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/NE-045","citation":"Governor Pete Ricketts (directing the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission), Executive Order 20-06 (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. NE-045)","stateName":"Nebraska","related":[]}