South Carolina Attorneys At Law

06/03/2025

Hosting a Special Event with Alcohol? Here’s What South Carolina Businesses Need to Know:

Summer and fall bring countless opportunities for festivals and special events. If your organization plans to serve alcohol, it’s crucial to understand the licensing requirements:

The person or entity receiving the profits or proceeds must apply for the Special Event license — even if those proceeds are donations or entry fees.

Nonprofits must be registered and in good standing with the SC Secretary of State to qualify for a Special (Donated) Nonprofit Event Permit.

Nonprofit permit holders can accept alcohol donations, but only through a licensed SC wholesaler.

Beer & Wine and Liquor Special Event Permit holders must purchase alcohol from licensed wholesalers or retail liquor stores — donations are not permitted.

Planning an event can be complex, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our firm can guide you through the licensing process to ensure your event is fully compliant with South Carolina law.

Schedule a consultation today to get the legal support you need!

05/03/2025

⏰ Time is running out for joint-and-several liability reform….

Read the latest: https://www.scpolicycouncil.org/will_lawmakers_move_on_liquor_liability_reform

05/01/2025

📢 SCDOR Alcohol License Holders — Know Your Sunday Sales Rules! 🍺🍷🍸

Are you a South Carolina business with an alcohol license from the SCDOR? 🏪 Staying compliant is key — especially when it comes to Sunday sales.

Here’s your quick guide:

🔹 Beer & Wine On-Premises Sales
✅ PBW & PO7 permits = sales allowed 7 days/week
⛔ No sales between 2–10 AM on Sundays

🔹 Beer & Wine Off-Premises Sales
❌ PBW = No Sunday sales
✅ PO7 & P7B = Sunday sales allowed, no restricted hours

🔹 Liquor On-Premises Sales
✅ LOP = Sunday sales allowed except 2–10 AM
❌ No Sunday off-premises liquor sales—period

🗺️ Reminder: 5 SC counties don’t allow Sunday sales at all (except certain cities). These include Cherokee, Sumter (City approved), Aiken (City approved), Barnwell, and Hampton.

📅 Renewal Deadline: May 31
If you operate in any of these 8 counties — Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, or Horry — don’t wait to renew!

🎪 Planning a Special Event?
Nonprofits and hosts: make sure you follow SCDOR's donation and purchasing guidelines for alcohol service.

✅ Stay compliant. Stay successful.

📲 Need legal guidance for your alcohol-licensed business? Learn more about Alcohol Licensing and Schedule a Consultation with our team today.

02/14/2025

🍻 February renewals are due soon!
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, and Berkeley county businesses must submit their biennial renewals to the SCDOR by February 28.

📅 The next round of renewals — for Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, and Horry counties — will be due May 31.

01/11/2025

If you are an entrepreneur in South Carolina interested in opening a restaurant that serves alcohol, a brewery, a winery, a distillery, or even possibly a distributorship in 2025 this book is well worth your read.

While an introduction to a complicated area of the law and business, it has a lot of practical information and golden nuggets to help you get started in your entrepreneurial journey!

After you read the book, if you decide to pursue things further please feel free to schedule a consultation and we can guide you in the right direction and save you time and expense navigating all the red tape.



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This document is a guide titled "Liquor, Beer, and Wine in South Carolina: An Abbreviated Guide for Entrepreneurs -2023 edition". It provides an overview of the alcohol industry in South Carolina and is authored by Brad Thomas, a seasoned attorney in the state. The document begins with a brief i...

01/07/2025

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12/04/2024

The times are changing in certain counties in South Carolina, allowing a new avenue for Sunday alcohol sales. Read more in our post below and schedule a consultation if you need legal assistance taking advantage of this opportunity.

https://scattorneysatlaw.com/new-avenue-for-sunday-alcohol-sales-in-south-carolina-how-to-apply/

11/21/2024

Relocating to a new state is an exciting milestone, whether it’s for a fresh start, a new job, or retirement. However, amidst the flurry of packing and unpacking, many people overlook an essential task: updating your estate plan after moving to another state.

Don’t leave your estate plan to chance. Schedule a consultation with our experienced estate planning attorneys today and ensure your legacy is protected wherever life takes you.

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09/24/2024

A very good read on the state of the liquor liability insurance crisis and its affects on the hospitality and food and beverage business landscape in South Carolina.

Restaurants and bars are closing across South Carolina. Many owners and experts have cited liquor liability insurance as one reason for the troubling trend.

09/24/2024

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09/20/2024

📢 Navigating Alcohol Licensure 📢

If you're starting a business involving the sale of alcohol ensuring you have the right permits and licenses is essential. Whether it's beer, wine, or liquor, here's some of what you need to know for South Carolina specifically:

1️⃣ Beer & Wine Permits: For on-premises (PBG) or off-premises (PBW) sales, make sure your location meets local approval. Counties that allow Sunday sales have specific guidelines under SC Code 61-4-510.

2️⃣ Liquor Licenses: Business or nonprofit? Choose the right permit. Restaurants or hotels need a Liquor by the Drink license (PLB), and private clubs must hold a special nonprofit liquor license (PLC).

3️⃣ Liability Insurance: If you're selling alcohol after 5 PM for on-premises consumption, South Carolina law requires a $1 million liability policy (SC Code 61-2-145). We know a real touchy spot right now here in south Carolina!

4️⃣ Brewpubs & Breweries: Specific licenses allow the production of beer on-premises for sale. Review SC Code 61-4-1740 for brewpub rules!

🔎 Need help navigating the complexities? Contact us at www.scattorneysatlaw.com to ensure you’re in compliance with South Carolina alcohol laws. FYI - We have tons of clients outside of the state of South Carolina too, so we've got your alcohol licensure needs covered if you need expert counsel!

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09/14/2024

The liquor liability insurance crisis has been hammering and plaguing many of our small business' clients in the food and beverage industry. As a public service announcement please see the attached.

PLEASE TAKE 4 MINUTES TO CLICK THE LINK AND FILL OUT THE INFORMATION REQUEST. WE ARE WORKING WITH RAGNAR INSURANCE TO TRY TO BRING ANOTHER OPTION FOR ALCOHOL LIABILITY TO SC.

ALL BAR, TAVERN, RESTAURANT OR VENUES THAT SERVES ALCOHOL SHOULD TAKE 4 MINS TO FILL-OUT THIS FORM.

WE NEED 400 ENTRIES TOTAL AND HAVE ABOUT 150 SO FAR!

https://scliquorliability.com/ragnar-restaurant-insurance-program/