Delivering alcohol by third party delivery apps under consideration in Iowa
The bill would allow alcohol delivery from a restaurant, grocery or liquor store through apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats
Posted: Apr 9, 2021 12:59 AM
Posted By: Alex Jirgens
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - Food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats have gained popularity all the more during the pandemic. Now, you may soon be able to order beer, whiskey or cabernet straight from your phone.
A bill that passed through the Iowa House would allow alcohol from restaurants, grocery and liquor stores to be delivered through an app. The legislation would require services and retailers to have an agreement that consists of the name and address of each participating business, and the delivery service involved. All of this would have to be electronically submitted to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
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It looks like Iowans will soon be able to order their favorite spirits through third-party delivery apps like GrubHub, EatStreet, and DoorDash.
As reported by RadioIowa, some major moves in the Iowa legislature is putting the possibility of getting your booze delivered at the touch of a button on the fast path.
Bill would let third-party services make alcohol deliveries
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Uber Eats, Door Dash and other services that deliver food would be allowed to deliver beer, wine, and liquor from a restaurant, grocery store, and other retailer if a bill that’s cleared the House becomes law.
Under current state law, bottles of alcohol may only be delivered by people employed by the retailer and that person must be driving a vehicle owned by the store or restaurant when making the delivery.
Representative Mike Sexton of Rockwell City said most restaurants and grocery stores that sell wine, beer, and alcohol just don’t have enough employees to make home deliveries.
Over the past year, many people tried to cope with the pandemic through alcohol consumption. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) reported December as the highest grossing month for liquor sales in their history with an 18.5 percent increase over the previous year. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office reports a correlating 18 percent increase in alcohol-related deaths in the past year. “We are seeing this impact here in Manning with an increased wait list for admission to our Recovery Center with referrals from all over the state,” says Director, Taya Vonnahme. April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month and Vonnahme says the Recovery Center at Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is being proactive and participating in this initiative by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in helping individuals struggling with an alcohol addiction through education and increased awareness. Vonnahme urges everyone to become aware of some of the most common warning signs
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