*The Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages in South Carolina - Download Only Out of Stock

©2007

 

The Honorable John D. Geathers
Justin R. Werner


South Carolina's regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages does not solely affect the liquor industry, but touches upon the operations of countless businesses that engage in the commerce of alcoholic beverages in some way, from retail businesses such as grocery stores and convenience markets to hospitality businesses such as restaurants and hotels. And, beyond the licensed businesses, these laws have implications not only for those individuals who seek to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, but also for any person who might be affected by the operations of a licensed business, including nearby residents, members of a local church, or parents of children who attend a nearby school. Yet, despite the importance of this regulatory scheme to so many facets of life in South Carolina, the state's regulation of alcoholic beverages remains somewhat enigmatic, found in a tangle of statutory and regulatory provisions that are rife with confusing nuances and confounding euphemisms.

The Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages in South Carolina is a comprehensive legal treatise that demystifies this administrative regulatory scheme for both the practitioner and the layperson alike. The treatise provides a scholarly, yet practical, treatment of South Carolina's regulation of alcoholic beverages that, among other things, describes the basic federal, state, and local legal framework under which these beverages are regulated, details the various types of permits and licenses that are required to engage in the commerce of alcoholic beverages, and delineates the process of applying for those permits and licenses with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, and, if necessary, litigating matters related to those permits and licenses before the South Carolina Administrative Law Court. This rich treatise is heavily-annotated and meticulously- researched and will provide both the practicing attorney and layperson with an invaluable resource when seeking to understand the complexities of South Carolina's regulation of alcoholic beverages.

Summary of Contents:
- Introduction and Overview
- The Current Regulatory Framework
- Obtaining a Permit or License – General Principles
- Obtaining a License – Specific Permits and Licenses
- Contesting an Application for a Permit or License
- Enforcement of the Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages