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There are 51 total policy changes. Skip to Filters

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 TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerMaine10/1/2013
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
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for SpiritsMaine4/12/2012
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for SpiritsMaine2/23/2000
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WineMaine6/14/2013
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for SpiritsMaine4/12/2012
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for SpiritsMaine2/23/2000
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for WineMaine6/14/2013
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesMassachusetts6/30/2003
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesDistrict of Columbia4/13/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftMassachusetts6/30/2003
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentMassachusetts7/1/2009
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentMaine7/1/2003
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Maine9/20/2007
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)District of Columbia3/8/2007
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMassachusetts2/19/1974
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsDistrict of Columbia10/11/2011
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsMassachusetts2/19/1974
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyDistrict of Columbia11/19/1985
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectDistrict of Columbia10/19/2002
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMassachusetts2/19/1974
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsMassachusetts2/19/1974
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesMassachusetts11/26/2003
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationMaine11/1/2017
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesMassachusetts10/10/2000
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesMaine9/18/1999
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia6/30/2022
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia4/10/2009
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholMaine9/21/2001
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholMaine9/21/2001
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesMassachusetts8/4/2000
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesMassachusetts11/4/1998

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