An Ohio law that went into effect earlier this week now allows for alcohol to be delivered straight to customers’ homes.
The bill, House Bill 674, was signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in early January and went into action Monday. The bill allowed the Ohio Division of Liquor Control to create rules to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
“Governor DeWine has been supportive of multiple consumer convenience measures throughout the pandemic, and this is yet another example of those efforts,” Vice President for State Government Relations David Wojnar said in a press release.
The bill allows for distilled spirits and liquor to be delivered seven days a week. The person who receives the delivery must prove they are 21 or older.
The bill is intended to help businesses stay afloat during COVID-19.
“Home delivery of distilled spirits is a win for Ohioans and local businesses alike,” Wojnar said in a news release. “We look forward to working with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, which has long been an advocate for modernization in the marketplace, during the rule-making process to allow responsible home delivery of distilled spirits.”
