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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 SpecialsPennsylvania9/13/2024
Alcohol Beverages PricingDrink SpecialsDistrict of Columbia2/21/2020
Alcohol Beverages PricingDrink SpecialsPennsylvania7/28/2011
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
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerMississippi7/1/2012
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerMississippi7/1/1998
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for SpiritsMississippi6/18/2020
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WinePennsylvania8/8/2016
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WinePennsylvania2/7/2005
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerMississippi7/1/2012
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerMississippi7/1/1998
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for SpiritsMississippi7/1/2021
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for SpiritsMississippi7/1/2021
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for SpiritsMississippi6/18/2020
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for WineMississippi7/1/2006
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for WineMississippi7/1/2006
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for WinePennsylvania2/7/2005
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesPennsylvania9/30/2003
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesMississippi7/1/2002
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesDistrict of Columbia4/13/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftMississippi7/1/2010
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftPennsylvania1/8/2007
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsYouth (Underage Operators of Noncommercial Motor Vehicles)Mississippi7/1/1998
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentMississippi7/1/2014
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)District of Columbia3/8/2007
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsPennsylvania10/2/2018
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsDistrict of Columbia10/11/2011
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsPennsylvania5/8/2007
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyDistrict of Columbia11/19/1985
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectDistrict of Columbia10/19/2002
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentMississippi7/1/2016
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsPennsylvania10/2/2018
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsPennsylvania5/8/2007
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesPennsylvania2/7/2003
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesPennsylvania8/8/2016
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesPennsylvania2/21/2012
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesPennsylvania2/21/2012
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesPennsylvania9/1/2000
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia6/30/2022
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholPennsylvania4/22/2019
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia4/10/2009
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholMississippi1/1/2005
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholPennsylvania12/16/2002
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholMississippi4/11/2002
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesMississippi7/1/2011
Underage DrinkingUnderage Purchase of AlcoholPennsylvania12/31/2022
Underage DrinkingUnderage Purchase of AlcoholPennsylvania2/1/2003
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesPennsylvania4/22/2019
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesMississippi4/11/2002

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