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This Amendment replaces the word "spirit" with "whiskey or whisky” to clarify that alcohol to-go under the Liquor Control Act may include 1 bottle of private label whiskey or whisky.

This Amendment replaces the word "spirit" with "whiskey or whisky” to clarify that alcohol to-go under the Liquor Control Act may include 1 bottle of private label whiskey or whisky.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2026-01-29
Official status
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the amendment affects other types of alcohol or sales practices beyond clarifying the inclusion of private label whiskey or whisky in takeout alcohol under the Liquor Control Act.

Amendment to Include Whiskey in Takeout Alcohol

This amendment changes the Liquor Control Act to specify that alcohol to-go may include one bottle of private label whiskey or whisky.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the word 'spirit' to 'whiskey or whisky' in the Liquor Control Act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who want to buy alcohol to go from stores that sell it under the Liquor Control Act.
  • Stores and businesses that sell alcohol under the Liquor Control Act.

Terms To Know

Liquor Control Act
A law that controls how alcohol is sold in certain places.
Private label whiskey or whisky
Whiskey made by a company and sold under its own brand name, not a well-known brand.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The amendment only affects the Liquor Control Act in specific areas where it applies.
  • It does not change other types of alcohol or how they are sold to-go.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-29 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  2. 2026-01-28 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment replaces the word "spirit" with "whiskey or whisky” to clarify that alcohol to-go under the Liquor Control Act may include 1 bottle of private label whiskey or whisky.
This Amendment replaces the word "spirit" with "whiskey or whisky” to clarify that alcohol to-go under the Liquor Control Act may include 1 bottle of private label whiskey or whisky.