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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 PricingDrink SpecialsVermont9/1/2005
Alcohol Beverages PricingWholesale Pricing Practices and RestrictionsWest Virginia4/17/2015
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 TaxesBeerVermont10/1/2003
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 Beverages TaxesWineVermont10/1/2003
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerWest Virginia6/6/2019
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerWest Virginia6/6/2019
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerWest Virginia7/9/2009
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for BeerVermont7/1/2008
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for SpiritsVermont7/1/2022
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WineVermont1/1/2016
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerWest Virginia6/6/2019
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerWest Virginia6/6/2019
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerWest Virginia7/9/2009
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for BeerVermont7/1/2008
Alcohol Control SystemsWholesale Distribution Systems for SpiritsVermont7/1/2022
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesWest Virginia5/5/2004
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesDistrict of Columbia4/13/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftWest Virginia5/5/2004
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentWest Virginia6/5/2020
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentWest Virginia9/9/2009
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentWest Virginia4/3/2003
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”)Vermont6/5/2002
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentWest Virginia6/10/2016
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 RequirementsWest Virginia4/29/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyWest Virginia7/1/1998
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 TreatmentWest Virginia6/10/2016
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentVermont4/1/2016
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationVermont7/1/2019
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesWest Virginia6/10/2015
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesVermont6/21/2002
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 AlcoholVermont7/1/2008
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholWest Virginia6/6/2003
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholVermont7/1/2000
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholWest Virginia6/9/2000
Underage DrinkingMinimum Ages for Off-Premises SellersWest Virginia5/10/2021
Underage DrinkingMinimum Ages for On-Premises Servers and BartendersWest Virginia5/10/2021
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholVermont7/1/2000
Underage DrinkingUnderage Purchase of AlcoholVermont7/1/2000

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