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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 SpecialsVirginia7/28/2016
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerConnecticut7/1/2023
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerConnecticut5/4/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsConnecticut10/1/2019
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsConnecticut5/4/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineConnecticut10/1/2019
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineConnecticut5/4/2011
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerMontana10/1/2009
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WineVirginia7/1/2015
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WineVirginia4/19/2000
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerMontana10/1/2009
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for WineVirginia4/4/2007
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for WineVirginia4/19/2000
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesMontana4/15/2003
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesConnecticut7/1/2002
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftConnecticut10/1/2003
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftMontana4/15/2003
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentConnecticut10/1/2019
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentMontana1/1/2018
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Montana2/28/2019
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Connecticut10/1/2006
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and AlcoholLimitations on Criminal ProsecutionVirginia7/1/1992
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentMontana9/24/2022
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsVirginia7/1/2019
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsConnecticut1/15/2019
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/1/2018
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/10/2017
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and DrugsLimitations on Criminal ProsecutionVirginia7/1/1992
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentMontana9/24/2022
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsConnecticut1/15/2019
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/1/2018
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/10/2017
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsVirginia2/23/2017
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsMontana7/1/2007
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsVirginia7/1/1998
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesConnecticut5/14/2012
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesVirginia7/1/2004
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesMontana1/13/2012
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesMontana10/1/2011
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesVirginia7/1/2008
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationConnecticut6/13/2023
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationMontana10/1/2005
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesMontana10/1/2005
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholConnecticut10/1/2001
Underage DrinkingFurnishing Alcohol to MinorsVirginia7/1/2005
Underage DrinkingMinimum Ages for Off-Premises SellersConnecticut6/2/2016
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholConnecticut10/1/2006
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholVirginia7/1/2006
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholVirginia7/1/2006
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholVirginia7/1/2005
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesConnecticut7/1/2021
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesConnecticut10/1/2012
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesConnecticut10/1/2006
Underage DrinkingUnderage Purchase of AlcoholConnecticut10/1/1998
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesConnecticut6/25/2007
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesVirginia7/1/2006
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesVirginia7/1/2005
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesMontana10/1/2003
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesMontana3/16/2001

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