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Mar. 3, 2010 at 1:34pm

Liquor Control Board adopts alcohol advertising restrictions

The Liquor Control Board today adopted revised rules that will restrict outdoor alcohol advertising at licensed locations.

The revised rules are based on public input requesting that the board restrict the size, amount and location of alcohol advertising at liquor-licensed locations.
Highlights include:
  • Limiting to four the number of signs advertising alcohol, brand names and manufacturers that are visible from the outside of a retail licensed premises such as stores, bars and restaurants.
  • Restricting the size of alcohol signs visible from the outside of a retail licensed premises to 1,600 square inches.
  • Applying the rules to signs at civic events where alcohol is served, such as beer gardens.
The restrictions are effective April 3. Click here for a complete description of the rule revisions.

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