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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 PricingDrink SpecialsVirginia7/28/2016
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerTexas1/1/2014
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerRhode Island7/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsTexas1/1/2014
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsRhode Island7/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineTexas1/1/2014
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineRhode Island7/1/2013
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WineVirginia7/1/2015
Alcohol Control SystemsRetail Distribution Systems for WineVirginia4/19/2000
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 VehiclesRhode Island7/13/2000
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesTexas9/1/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftRhode Island7/9/2001
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftTexas9/1/1999
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Texas1/1/2014
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Rhode Island6/16/2005
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectTexas9/1/1997
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholLimitations on Criminal ProsecutionVirginia7/1/1992
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas6/21/2015
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas9/2/2012
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas9/1/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas1/1/2003
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsVirginia7/1/2019
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsTexas10/20/1994
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyTexas2/19/2008
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyTexas9/1/2007
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectTexas9/1/1997
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectRhode Island1/22/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsLimitations on Criminal ProsecutionVirginia7/1/1992
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas6/21/2015
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas9/2/2012
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas9/1/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas1/1/2003
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsTexas1/1/2020
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsVirginia2/23/2017
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsVirginia7/1/1998
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsRhode Island1/22/1990
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesRhode Island7/1/2004
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesVirginia7/1/2004
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesVirginia7/1/2008
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesRhode Island7/7/2005
Retail SalesBeverage Service Training and Related PracticesRhode Island6/25/2004
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationRhode Island8/23/2004
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesTexas9/1/2001
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesRhode Island7/2/1999
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholRhode Island7/1/2008
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholTexas9/1/2005
Underage DrinkingFurnishing Alcohol to MinorsRhode Island6/28/2006
Underage DrinkingFurnishing Alcohol to MinorsVirginia7/1/2005
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 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
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesVirginia7/1/2006
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesVirginia7/1/2005

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