![]() ![]() KJK publications may not be quoted or referred without our prior written consent. Nothing on our website should be construed as legal advice for any specific situation or circumstance. The material available on this site, including KJK publications, is not legal advice and is intended for general information purposes only. KJK uses cookies to ensure we provide an optimized experience for visitors to our website. This website provides general information about Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP (KJK) for the convenience of visitors to our site. We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as they happen. If you have questions about complying with Ohio liquor laws or how these new updates can impact you or your business, reach out to Jeffrey Vaisa at or 216.736.7287. Restrictions on advertising to persons under the age of 21 still apply, as well as other restrictions in state and federal alcohol advertising laws. Ohio’s update law clarifies that alcohol distributors, manufacturers, trade marketing professionals, solicitors and other salespersons can use free social media services to advertise on-premises brand promotions, beer, wine or liquor tastings, and product location communications. Social media’s influence is still ever increasing and allows businesses many free opportunities to promote their businesses. Bear in mind that the legal age to allow service of wine and spirits from across a bar has not changed and is still 21. The past law set the age limit to 19 years old and older. Eighteen-year-old individuals can now handle, sell and serve alcohol as waiters and waitresses in hotels, bars and restaurants. Staffing shortages have been an issue nationwide, and this new law expands potential employees for businesses in Ohio. Lower Age Limit to Handle, Sell and Serve Alcohol The new law also simplifies communities’ population guidelines to create a DORA. The updated DORA law increases opportunities for bars, restaurants and breweries by increasing the size of a DORA location and increasing the number of DORAs allowed in a community. Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORA, are outdoor areas where patrons can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages exempt from certain Ohio open-container laws. Outdoor activities increased with COVID-19, and communities sought more outdoor opportunities for local bars and restaurants. Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA) Update These events are subject to certain restrictions, such as that the sale of homemade beer and wine is still prohibited without a permit. These events can even be held at small breweries, wineries and micro distilleries. The new law also allows homebrewing enthusiasts to serve homemade beer and wine without a permit at tasting events on private property. ![]() The law does place limits on the amount of beer a home brewer can make each year. The new law recognizes this growing hobby and clarifies that it is legal for persons to brew their own beer and make their own wine without a permit for personal consumption. Federal law allowed for homebrewing, but Ohio law had previously been silent on this issue. Homebrewers can now rest assured that homebrewing beer without a permit is legal. We at KJK have included highlights below. The new laws are effective March 23, 2022. Note: The information presented here is to the best of our knowledge and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice specific to the laws of your state.Ohio recently updated its liquor laws when Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102. (2) “Beer” includes all beverages brewed or fermented wholly or in part from malt products and containing one-half of one per cent or more of alcohol by volume. N/A State Alcohol Beverage Control Agency Thus homebrewers would not be required to obtain a permit to manufacture beer for personal use under the Ohio Revised Code. According to §4301.58 only those intending to sell beer are required to obtain a manufacturers permit. To date an exception providing for the home manufacture of beer is not included. ![]() §4301.20 provides the exceptions to the Ohio Liquor Control Law. Under §4301.58 (A) only holders of an A permit “shall manufacture any beer or intoxicating liquor for sale, or shall manufacture spirituous liquor.” Discussion §4301.58 discusses permits required for the manufacture of beer or intoxicating liquor. §4301.20(C) provides for the manufacture of cider from fruit for the purpose of making vinegar, and non-intoxicating cider and fruit juices for use and sale but does not include a provision enabling the home manufacture of beer for personal use. §4301.20 provides for the exceptions to Chapters 43 of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio statute Title 43, Chapter 4301, §4301.01 defines Beer as all beverages brewed or fermented wholly or in part from malt products and containing one-half of one per cent or more, but not more than twelve per cent, of alcohol by volume. Status: Not Statutorily Recognized Statute ![]()
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