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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 SpecialsRhode Island5/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages PricingWholesale Pricing Practices and RestrictionsMinnesota5/8/2003
Alcohol Beverages PricingWholesale Pricing Practices and RestrictionsMinnesota5/8/2003
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerMaine10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerRhode Island7/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerMinnesota1/1/2006
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsRhode Island7/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsMinnesota1/1/2006
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineRhode Island7/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineMinnesota1/1/2006
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 VehiclesMinnesota8/1/2005
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesRhode Island7/13/2000
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftMinnesota8/1/2005
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftRhode Island7/9/2001
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”)Rhode Island6/16/2005
Pregnancy and AlcoholCivil CommitmentMinnesota8/1/2007
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMinnesota8/2/2012
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsMinnesota8/1/2010
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsMinnesota8/1/1989
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyMinnesota4/2/1996
Pregnancy and DrugsCivil CommitmentMinnesota8/1/2007
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectMinnesota8/1/1989
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsMaine7/30/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsMinnesota8/1/1989
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesMinnesota7/1/2017
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesRhode Island7/1/2004
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesMinnesota8/1/2007
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesRhode Island7/7/2005
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesRhode Island6/25/2004
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationMaine11/1/2017
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationRhode Island8/23/2004
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesMaine9/18/1999
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesRhode Island7/2/1999
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholRhode Island7/1/2008
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholMaine9/21/2001
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholMinnesota8/1/2000
Underage DrinkingFurnishing Alcohol to MinorsRhode Island6/28/2006
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholMaine9/21/2001
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesRhode Island7/1/2008
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesRhode Island6/28/2006
Underage DrinkingUnderage Purchase of AlcoholRhode Island7/15/2003
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesRhode Island7/2/2008

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