OLCC News

Alcohol Impact Area Discussion May Become a Legislative Battle

Once again the City of Portland’s unwillingness to bend may create another legislative show down that appears to be headed for an impasse. The issue stems from the City asking the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) to implement an Alcohol Impact Area (AIA) in downtown Portland to help control or reduce the amount of “street drinking.”

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OLCC Happy Hour Advertising Rules

Rules governing alcohol advertising in restaurants and bars, commonly known as the "happy hour" rules, are set by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. These rules were reworked back in 2010, and the revised rule language allowed businesses to advertise outside of their licensed premises using terms such as "Happy Hour," "Social Adjustment Hour," and so on.

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