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This search returns changes listed under the Alcohol Policy Topics section of the site only, and does not include the Recreational Use of Cannabis or COVID-19 policy topics. The increase in policy changes beginning in 2003 is due to the fact that coverage for 10 of the APIS policy topics begins on January 1, 2003. Policy changes prior to January 1, 1998, are limited to changes involving the Pregnancy and Alcohol and Pregnancy and Drugs topics. The most recent year of coverage includes only changes that took effect on January 1 of that year. Changes to Cannabis policies can be viewed using the Changes Over Time tab for Cannabis volumes 1 and 2, and setting the dates to the most recent year.

Query Results
Category Policy Topic Jurisdiction Date
Alcohol Beverages PricingDrink SpecialsDistrict of Columbia2/21/2020
Alcohol Beverages PricingWholesale Pricing Practices and RestrictionsColorado8/6/2003
Alcohol Beverages PricingWholesale Pricing Practices and RestrictionsColorado8/6/2003
Alcohol Beverages PricingWholesale Pricing Practices and RestrictionsColorado8/6/2003
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia7/1/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/1/2009
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia7/1/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia10/1/2009
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia7/1/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia10/1/2009
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesColorado7/1/2004
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesDistrict of Columbia4/13/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftGeorgia5/15/2013
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftColorado8/5/2008
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentGeorgia7/1/2022
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentGeorgia10/29/2020
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentColorado1/1/2008
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)District of Columbia3/8/2007
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Colorado1/1/2007
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectGeorgia1/1/2014
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectColorado7/1/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholLimitations on Criminal ProsecutionColorado3/9/2012
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentColorado3/2/2006
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentGeorgia7/1/1991
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsGeorgia7/1/2020
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsGeorgia7/1/2016
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsGeorgia1/1/2014
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsDistrict of Columbia10/11/2011
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsColorado7/1/1991
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyGeorgia7/1/1986
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyDistrict of Columbia11/19/1985
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectGeorgia1/1/2014
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectColorado7/1/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectDistrict of Columbia10/19/2002
Pregnancy and DrugsLimitations on Criminal ProsecutionColorado3/9/2012
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentColorado3/2/2006
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentGeorgia7/1/1991
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsGeorgia7/1/2016
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsGeorgia1/1/2014
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsColorado7/1/1991
Pregnancy and DrugsWarning Signs: Drugs During PregnancyColorado1/1/2020
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesGeorgia4/28/2011
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesColorado7/1/2008
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesColorado7/1/2016
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesColorado7/1/2004
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesColorado7/1/2005
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesGeorgia7/1/2001
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia6/30/2022
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholColorado3/16/2020
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholGeorgia7/1/2015
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholColorado8/5/2009
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia4/10/2009
Underage DrinkingMinimum Ages for Off-Premises SellersColorado1/1/2019
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesGeorgia7/1/2015

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