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On premise licensees are eligible to apply for catering permits to do offsite events. They can provide food and beverage (not just the alcoholic beverages) under their existing license at off-site locations if hired for a private event. Where the license is full...

Advisory 2022-20 outlines how a license with a warehouse permit can potentially reduce licensing costs at the SLA. If you have a warehouse permit because you are storing alcohol at an adjacent space, you may now be eligible to eliminate this long-term license with a...

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-29 changing its policy about when a method of operation change is required when the change involves managers and the use of security. The Advisory clarifies that anytime the Full Board or municipality issued limitations/stipulations on the...

Advisory 2022-31 issues guidance on BYOB and free alcoholic beverages to customers. The Advisory confirms that no liquor license is needed to allow BYOB or offer free drinks if that business has a max occupancy of 19 or less people. This will not apply to many...

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-27 concerning the inventory standards for grocery stores with liquor licenses to sell beer and cider. The first important point is that to qualify as a grocery store, the business must offer at least 10 different items that qualify for...

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-26 concerning liquor and wine stores. There were a few significant points in the Advisory: Double doors with less than an 8” center post separation will be considered a single entrance. Since wine and liquor store premises can only have a...

The SLA issued Advisory 2022-19 concerning outdoor space being included as part of a licensed premise. The Advisory confirmed that exterior seating must be owned or leased by the licensee and contiguous to the interior licensed space. In other words, customers must be...

Oklahoma Federal District Court Declares Gun Ban on Cannabis Users Unconstitutional The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma dismissed an indictment against a man charged with violating a federal firearms ban on cannabis users. The defendant was...