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Control State News October 4, 2018 VA: Will you try the fusion of Taco Bell fare and alcohol? Region's NABCA HIGHLIGHTS first Taco Bell Cantina nears opening The Public Health Considerations of Fetal MI: Michigan Legislature votes to ban marijuana-infused beer Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (White Paper) Native American Nations & State Alcohol License State News Policies: An Analysis (White Paper) ND: Mandan looks to create 'beer and wine only on sale' liquor Alcohol Technology in the World of license Tomorrow - (White Paper) The Control State Agency Info NJ: New Jersey Puts Microbrewery Regulations on Ice Sheets. Please view website for more information. International News NABCA Survey Database (members only) Ireland: After 1,000 days of debate, the government's landmark Upcoming NABCA Meetings alcohol legislation has been passed Statistical Data Reports Australia: New training requirement for NSW liquor licensees www.NABCA.org Industry News Japanese craft beer association begins US marketing campaign California wine hopes to uncork Canada's alcohol policies in new trade agreement Education News How Fraternity Culture Encourages Excessive Drinking NABCA Daily News Update (10/4/2018) 2 CONTROL STATE NEWS VA: Will you try the fusion of Taco Bell fare and alcohol? Region's first Taco Bell Cantina nears opening. Washington Business Journal By Michael Neibauer – Associate Editor, Washington Business Journal October 3, 2018 Start prepping your digestive system now: The region’s first Taco Bell Cantina is expected to open in a matter of weeks. A Taco Bell spokesperson tells us the Cantina, which sells traditional Taco Bell fare in addition to alcohol and shareable appetizers, should be open by mid-November at 417 King St. in Old Town Alexandria. A woman sitting outside the restaurant on Tuesday has been charged with hiring 35 people in advance of the opening, which she put at six to eight weeks. The Taco Bell Cantina will be located in a storefront fronting King Street within Tavern Square, a 171,0008-square- foot development bounded by King, Royal, Cameron and Pitts streets. The restaurant will have 52 seats inside and 20 outside and be open from 7 a.m to 2 a.m. Outdoor dining will close by 11 p.m., as the City Council required. The restaurants typically feature an open kitchen and alcohol — namely beer, wine and “twisted freezes.” TB Cantina LLC applied for its liquor license in July. It is still pending. Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has opened 17 Cantina restaurants across the U.S., with plans to open dozens more in 2019. Tavern Square was sold in June to a joint venture of funds managed by Wilton, Connecticut-based Westport Capital Partners LLC and affiliates of Galaxy Investments LLC. The new owners plan to revitalize the property by modernizing the lobbies, common areas and exterior, to add tenant amenities like a fitness center and conference facility. MI: Michigan Legislature votes to ban marijuana-infused beer The Oakland Press October 3, 2018 LANSING (AP) — Legislation going to Gov. Rick Snyder for his expected signature would prohibit marijuana-infused alcoholic drinks in Michigan. The state House approved the bill Tuesday, on a 101-4 vote. The measure would bar the use, possession or sale of marijuana-infused beer, wine, liquor and mixed drinks. Supporters say the bill is a pre-emptive move in case Michigan voters next month legalize marijuana for recreational use. They say marijuana-infused alcohol could exacerbate intoxicated driving. Opponents say the legislation is a solution to a nonexistent problem because there is no commercial market for marijuana-infused beverages at this time. They say even if the ballot initiatives passes, liquor establishments could not sell marijuana beverages because of a federal pot ban. The bill includes an exception for research institutions. House Bill 4668. NABCA Daily News Update (10/4/2018) 3 LICENSE STATE NEWS ND: Mandan looks to create 'beer and wine only on sale' liquor license KFYR TV October 3, 2018 MANDAN, N.D. - Mandan will soon see the creation of a new liquor license. The "beer and wine only on sale" liquor license. "On sale" meaning that beverages sold under this license should be consumed at the location. The difference between this and other licenses is that it isn't connected to food sales, and is cheaper. "People are interested in wine bar types of concepts, and places where you can enjoy a glass of wine in a more quiet atmosphere," said Mandan Business Development and Communications Director Ellen Huber. The license will come up one more time at the city commission where they will review the requirements and set the fees for the license. NJ: New Jersey Puts Microbrewery Regulations on Ice Under a now-suspended regulation, New Jersey microbreweries would be limited in the private and public events they can host NBC 10 By Mike Catalini October 3, 2018 New regulations to limit the number of events craft breweries in New Jersey can hold were put on ice Tuesday. Just a few weeks after the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued rules on Sept. 21 limiting the state's roughly 90 microbreweries to 25 on-site activities a year, the office said it was suspending the regulations. "We want to make sure that we get this right," ABC Director David Rible said in a statement. Rible says the division will work with stakeholders to understand concerns and consult with lawmakers on potential changes. The reversal comes after the initial rules led to some pushback from legislative leaders, including Democrats Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday the rules surprised him and pledged to look into it. A day later, the division announced the about-face. The rules stemmed from an attempt to clarify a 2012 law that allowed the breweries to serve their beers on-site. They would have limited microbreweries to 25 on-site activities each year, such as trivia nights and live performances. It also called for barring them hosting more than 52 private parties each year or showing sports on television unless it counted as one of their 25 special events. Eric Orlando, executive director of the Brewer's Guild of New Jersey, said the group is happy to now be included in the decision-making process and added that most brewers would say the latest development was good news. Though, he said, the degree to which the regulations would have affected breweries depended on each brewery's business model. New Jersey's liquor laws limit retail licenses based on population. With a limited number of licenses in each town, and with some towns choosing not to allow any alcohol sales, demand for the licenses can drive up the price retailers pay. NABCA Daily News Update (10/4/2018) 4 That leads establishments to worry that microbreweries could be diluting the value of their licenses. Some license holders, like bars and restaurants, also raised concerns that they faced a separate set of rules compared to breweries. Coughlin said in a statement he applauds the decision to halt the regulations and wants to work with the division and "address the needs of microbreweries and help New Jersey small businesses continue to thrive." INTERNATIONAL NEWS Ireland: After 1,000 days of debate, the government's landmark alcohol legislation has been passed The bill, first introduced in 2015, finally passed through the Oireachtas this evening. TheJournal.ie By Christina Finn October 3, 2018 THE LONG-DELAYED Public Health Alcohol has finally passed all stages of the Oireachtas this evening, after more than 1,000 days of debate. The wide-ranging piece of legislation was first published in 2015, and provides for changes such as minimum pricing on alcohol, restrictions on advertising and stark warning labels on alcohol products. A range of amendments were proposed at the various stages of the Bill as it went through the Dáil and Seanad, before it was finally passed today. Speaking in the Dáil this evening, Health Minister Simon Harris praised advocates who had supported the legislation, and said it would bring about huge change in Ireland. “This is the first time in the history of our State we have endeavoured to use public health legislation to address issues in relation to alcohol, so it is therefore a groundbreaking measure,” Harris said. We are legislating for alcohol as it affects our health… we know we have a relationship with alcohol in this country that is not good, that damages our health, that harms our community. This will help to change the culture of drinking in Ireland over a period of time. The Bill is a landmark piece of legislation for the government, with the minister stating in the past that he is determined the new law will achieve its policy objectives of reducing alcohol consumption and the harms caused by the misuse of alcohol. Other provisions of the Bill include the separation and reduced visibility of alcohol products in mixed trading outlets and the regulation of the sale and supply of alcohol in certain circumstances. In a statement, Alcohol Action Ireland said it looks forward to the Bill being enacted in the near future. “Soon, Ireland will commence the implementation of the Bill; the measures as designed, when implemented coherently and cohesively, and in a timely manner, will make a significant difference, over time, to reducing Ireland’s excessive alcohol consumption, altering our drinking culture and ultimately protect our children,” it said. Australia: New training requirement for NSW liquor licensees The Shout By Andy Young October 4, 2018 Liquor and Gaming NSW has introduced two new higher level training courses for licensees and approved managers, to enhance liquor industry training standards across the state.