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- Jurisdiction
- Nebraska
- Level
- Sector regulator
- Authority
- Constitution and laws of Nebraska; Nebraska Liquor Control Act
- Issued
- 2020-03-19 Mar. 19, 2020
- Effective
- 2020-03-19
- End
- 2021-06-01 (rescinded by EO 21-06) (read as 2021-06-01)
- In force
- Mar. 19, 2020 to June 1, 2021
- Quarters
- 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Alcohol and bars
- Addressees
- Liquor Control Commission
- Class A, B, C and I retail licensees
- Functions reached
- BA bar and alcohol service
- TO takeout and curbside
- DR
- Collection
- Nebraska NE
Operative words
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 'to go' 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
Notes
The Governor's own finding that 'Restaurants and bars across Nebraska are closing their dining areas' on Mar. 19, 2020; amended by EO 20-09 (Mar. 26, 2020) to allow sealed pre-made cocktails to go