Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 375, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state, making Nevada the 31^st state to make this consumer- and business-friendly measure permanent.

Cocktails to-go were previously allowed in Nevada during the pandemic, but the temporary measure expired. The new law allows county commissioners and city councils to authorize the sale of cocktails to-go in their jurisdictions.

“Adult consumers in Nevada have something to toast to – cocktails to-go are back and here to stay,” Adam Smith, vice president of state government relations at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, said in a news release. “During the pandemic, cocktails to-go were a great additional source of revenue for local bars and restaurants, while adding convenience for consumers. We applaud the Legislature and Governor Lombardo for supporting Nevada’s businesses and consumers by bringing this popular measure back.”

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 31 states, including Nevada, and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to permanently allow cocktails to-go.

The distilled spirits industry is committed to responsibility and encourages moderation for adults who choose to drink alcohol. Cocktails to-go are intended for home consumption. Laws governing alcohol consumption must always be observed.

Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia have all made COVID-era cocktails to-go measures permanent.

Meanwhile, California (expires December 31, 2026), Illinois (expires August 1, 2028), New Jersey (TBD) and New York (expires April 9, 2030) passed legislation to allow cocktails to-go on a temporary basis.

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