COVID-19 Business Continuity Information - Alcohol

IMPORTANT!

The OLCC has modified its business operations to safely accommodate licensees and the general public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Contact

Alcohol Service Permits:
olcc.servicepermits@oregon.gov

Liquor Licensing: olcc.liquorlicenseapplication@oregon.gov

Alcohol/Liquor Compliance:
alcohol@oregon.gov

Liquor Stores & Distilled Spirits: olcc.retailservices@oregon.gov

Reopening Oregon

Reopening Oregon - OLCC Guidance

Alcohol FAQs

OLCC COVID-19 Alcohol FAQs (updated 6/07/20)

Off-Premises Sales Licensee Privileges (Explanation Chart)
OLCC Provides Guidance to Alcohol Licensees; What's Allowed During the Pandemic? (News Release)

Distilleries

Delivery

Distillery Retail Agents can now deliver distilled spirits manufactured at their distilleries to consumers directly or through an approved For-Hire Carrier. (Eff. 4/24/20)
Delivery of Distilled Spirits by For-Hire Carriers (Fact Sheet)

Curbside delivery for distillery tasting rooms

Distillery tasting rooms can now deliver factory-sealed containers of distilled spirits direct to consumer curbside or to their parking lots
845-015-0141 - Shipment of Distilled Spirits (Eff. Mar. 22, 2020 - Sept. 17, 2020)

Expired Beer Disposal

Oregon restaurants, bars, events facilities, warehouses, breweries, brew-pubs and businesses with large amounts of beer about to expire need to be able to safely dispose of it. An excess of unused beer has accumulated because the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed under current social distancing restrictions. Because this excess beer has a short shelf life the OLCC has provided guidance on an approved method of disposal. (Eff. 5/1/20)

Privilege Tax Refund or Credit Request for Expired or Donated Product

Malt Beverage (Beer) Disposal (Fact Sheet)

Hand Sanitizer Resource Guide for Oregon

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Board of Pharmacy, Business Oregon, and Oregon Department of Agriculture, with the help of Moda Health, have set up a coordinated effort to address the need for making hand sanitizer in Oregon.

Businesses in Oregon that already have an OLCC-issued distillery license and a permit from the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) can work together to coordinate sourcing of raw materials, production of ethanol, and procuring containers for finished hand sanitizer product.

Hand Sanitizer Resource Guide for Oregon

Hours of Sale

OLCC has made temporary amendments to OAR 845-006-0425 - Hours of Sale. This rule allows the sale of alcohol to start at 6:00 am; and thus, enable Oregonians who are at a higher risk for severe illness, such as older adults, to be in the store at a time when there are fewer customers in the store. These amendments are effective April 17th through October 13th, 2020.

Liquor Liability Insurance

OLCC is allowing licensees to choose whether or not to maintain continuous coverage of Liquor Liability Insurance as allowed by OAR 845-005-0400(10). (Eff. 4/22/20)

Temporary Stop/Start of Liquor Liability Insurance (Fact Sheet)
Liquor Liability Insurance Stop/Restart Notice (Form)

Liquor License Renewal Fees

OLCC has created a process that will allow existing licensees to temporarily continue exercising all license privileges of the expired license with a Conditional Letter of Authority issued by the OLCC, provided that the licensee submits a complete renewal application as described here (Eff. 4/22/20):

Postponement of Alcohol License Renewal Fees - Conditional Letter of Authority (Fact Sheet)

Liquor Stores

Expanded flexibility for liquor stores

Accommodating employee and business needs including flexibility in hours and closure.

Curbside delivery for liquor stores and distillery tasting rooms

Liquor stores and distillery tasting rooms can now deliver factory-sealed containers of distilled spirits direct to consumer curbside or to their parking lots
845-015-0141 - Shipment of Distilled Spirits (Effective Mar. 22, 2020 - Sept. 17, 2020)

Malt Beverage, Wine, and Cider Delivery

Fast tracking ability for restaurants, bars and similar establishments to deliver beer, wine and cider

Temporary rule approved by Commission on March 19, 2020 relaxes some of the requirements relating to delivery of malt beverages, wine, and cider by licensees who qualify for same day delivery, allows “curbside" delivery and simplifies the requirements regarding time and volume limits. Eliminates requirement to obtain signature.
Delivery, Curbside Pickup Rules Eased to Help Industry (News Release)
Temporary Changes: Off-Premises Sales & Delivery (Fact Sheet)
845-006-0392 - Requirements for Direct Shipment and Delivery of Wine and Cider to a Resident of Oregon (Effective Mar. 19, 2020 - Sept. 14, 2020)
845-006-0396 - Requirements for Direct Shipment and Delivery of Malt Beverages to a Resident of Oregon (Effective Mar. 19, 2020 - Sept. 14, 2020)

Fast tracking ability for restaurants to receive a temporary license for off-premises sales license before OLCC collects payment for the license

Allowing issuance of temporary O licenses to F-Coms (restaurants) without requiring payment to issue the license. Payments need to be made but the condition of issuing the temporary license will not require payment confirmation (the checks in the mail scenario).

Expedited the process for bars & restaurants to obtain 90-day authorities to operate for off-premises sales

License applications and same-day delivery approval applications submitted by existing limited on-premises and full on-premises licensees. Statewide, there are approximately 5500 licensed businesses meeting the qualifying criteria.

Third-Party E-Commerce Operators

The Commission is issuing interim advisory policy relating to third-party e-commerce operators (Beverage & Food Delivery App Couriers) so that those actors may quickly deploy their services to start helping licensees reach Oregon consumers more efficiently. The policy is effective 3/19/2020.

Privilege Tax

Allows delayed payment of (beer & wine) privilege tax

Privilege Tax reports are still due on the designated due dates, however, we are extending the payment of tax and waiving the penalty and interest for up to 90 days when an email is sent requesting this. Please submit your reports as scheduled and you may send an email requesting the payment extension to olcc.privilegetax@oregon.gov

Privilege Tax Refund or Credit Request for Expired or Donated Product (updated 5/1/20)

Prohibited Conduct

Enforcement of Governor's Order

Immediately suspend and/or cancel the license for establishments that violate any executive order from Governor

Public Safety, Safe Access Focus of Latest Commission Action (News Release)

845-006-0345 - Prohibited Conduct (Eff. Mar 22, 2020 - Sept 17, 2020)

Commission Suspends Closure Notification Requirement (News Release)
Temporary Action to Aid Licensees Affected by Prohibition of On-Site Consumption

Refunds & Returns

For information regarding returns of stock and requesting a refund or credit for privilege taxes paid on expired product please visit the “Information About Operational Modifications and Clarifications" section of the OLCC COVID-19 Alcohol FAQs

Special Event Licensing

The OLCC is currently accepting and processing Special Event License applications for events where the holder of the special event license is a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages in Oregon and will SELL ONLY FACTORY-SEALED CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION and will NOT offer or allow any alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, including NO tastes.

Special Event Licensing (Fact Sheet) (updated 6/05/20)

Temporary Rule Suspensions

OAR 845-006-0481 - Requiring written notice of reason for licensee closure and estimated repopen date (Rule suspension effective April 3, 2020)

Commission Suspends Closure Notification Requirement (News Release)
Temporary Action to Aid Licensees Affected by Prohibition of On-Site Consumption

Wineries

Virtual Wine Tastings (Fact Sheet) - 4/24/20

COVID-19 Business Continuity Information - Alcohol

IMPORTANT!

The OLCC has modified its business operations to safely accommodate licensees and the general public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Contact

Alcohol Service Permits:
olcc.servicepermits@oregon.gov

Liquor Licensing: olcc.liquorlicenseapplication@oregon.gov

Alcohol/Liquor Compliance:
alcohol@oregon.gov

Liquor Stores & Distilled Spirits: olcc.retailservices@oregon.gov

Reopening Oregon

Alcohol FAQs

Distilleries

Expired Beer Disposal

Hand Sanitizer Resource Guide for Oregon

Hours of Sale

Liquor Liability Insurance

Liquor License Renewal Fees

Liquor Stores

Malt Beverage, Wine, and Cider Delivery

Privilege Tax

Prohibited Conduct

Refunds & Returns

Special Event Licensing

Temporary Rule Suspensions

Wineries

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COVID-19 Business Continuity Information - Alcohol

IMPORTANT!

The OLCC has modified its business operations to safely accommodate licensees and the general public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Contact

Alcohol Service Permits:olcc.servicepermits@oregon.gov

Liquor Licensing: olcc.liquorlicenseapplication@oregon.govAlcohol/Liquor Compliance: alcohol@oregon.govLiquor Stores & Distilled Spirits: olcc.retailservices@oregon.gov

Reopening Oregon

Alcohol FAQs

Distilleries

Expired Beer Disposal

Hand Sanitizer Resource Guide for Oregon

Hours of Sale

Liquor Liability Insurance

Liquor License Renewal Fees

Liquor Stores

Malt Beverage, Wine, and Cider Delivery

Privilege Tax

Prohibited Conduct

Refunds & Returns

Special Event Licensing

Temporary Rule Suspensions

Wineries

Quick Links

Business Continuity - Main Page

Business Continuity - Marijuana

Reopening Oregon

Alcohol Service Permits:
olcc.servicepermits@oregon.gov

Liquor Licensing: olcc.liquorlicenseapplication@oregon.gov

Alcohol/Liquor Compliance:
alcohol@oregon.gov

Liquor Stores & Distilled Spirits: olcc.retailservices@oregon.gov