Connecticut Law About Liquor
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• Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages
  2011-R-0252
  You asked for (1) a history of increases in taxes on alcoholic beverages in Connecticut, (2) the alcoholic beverage tax rates in surrounding states, and (3) whether any surrounding states have recently increased their alcoholic beverage taxes.
• Cigarette and Liquor Sales
  2010-R-0008
  You asked why there is a minimum mark-up for cigarettes and a prohibition against selling alcohol below cost. Also, you asked why there are defined hours for the sale of alcohol to be consumed off premises.
• The Liquor Control Act and Liquor Prices
  2009-R-0278                                
  You asked for a summary of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act that either are directly concerned with prices or have a strong indirect effect on prices.
• Preventing Minors from Purchasing or Possessing Alcoholic Beverages
  2008-R-0492
  You asked for (1) a summary of state law prohibiting or preventing minors from purchasing or possessing alcoholic beverages and (2) statistics on enforcing those laws.
• Minors in Bars
  2007-R-0571
  You asked if (1) minors are allowed to be in barrooms where alcohol is served and (2) the law allows parents to serve liquor to their minor children.
• Delivery of Wine from Out-of-State Vendors
  2005-R-0518
  You asked for an analysis of Granholm v. Heald concerning the direct shipment of wine to consumers by producers and its impact on Connecticut wineries and consumers. 
• Under-Age Drinking Parties
  2004-R-0665
  You asked about laws regarding under-age drinking at parties and who can be charged criminally.
• State Law Concerning Liquor and Minors
  2003-R-0730
  You asked for a summary of state law and recent proposals concerning liquor and minors.
• Liquor Control Commission Responsibilities
  2003-R-0053
  You asked for the responsibilities of the Liquor Control Commission, especially as they affect the price of liquor.
• Laws Restricting Alcohol by Minors in Private Places
  2003-R-0013
  You asked for a description of laws in Connecticut and other states restricting possession of alcohol by minors (those under 21) in private places.
• Alcohol Prohibited in State Parks
  2000-R-0040
  You asked by what authority the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) banned alcohol in state parks except under rental agreements or permits for certain events

• Part I
  Sec.30-1. Definitions
• Part II - Department of Consumer Protection: Liquor Control
  Sec.30-2. Liquor Control Commission
  Sec.30-6a. Adoption of regulations
• Part III - Local Option
  Sec. 30-9. Status of towns, as to sale of alcoholic liquor
  Sec  30-10. Vote on liquor permit question
• Part IV - Permits
  Sec. 30-14. Nature and duration of permit
  Sec 30-20. Package store permits. Grocery store beer permits.
  Sec 30-36. Druggist permit
• Part V - Prices
  Sec. 30-63. Registration of brands, fees. Posting and notice of prices. Brand registration of fortified wine.
  See Alcoholic Beverage Tax Chapter 220
• Part VI - Seizures
  Secs.30-69 to 30-73 are repealed.
• Part VII -Prohibited Acts, Penalties and Procedure
  Sec. 30-74. Unauthorized sale prohibited.
  Sec. 30-77. Disposing of liquor without permit.
  Sec. 30-88a. Operator’s license as proof of age.
  Misrepresentation of age to procure liquor.
  Sec. 30-89. Purchasing liquor or making false statement to procure liquor. Possessing liquor by minor on public or private property prohibited; exceptions.
  Sec. 30-91. Hours and days of closing. Exemptions.
  Sec. 30-113. Penalties.