Bloomington Council considers delivery, curbside alcohol pick-up like Normal’s new rules

Posted on September 22, 2019
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Retailers in Normal are allowed to offer curbside pick-up or delivery of alcohol after the town council adopted an ordinance change in August. Bloomington’s council is considering an identical liquor code change Monday night. (Photo Walmart Normal/Facebook)

 

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington businesses would be able to deliver alcohol to their customers and provide curbside pick-up if the city council approves a liquor code change.

On the council’s agenda Monday night is an ordinance change identical to the one adopted by Normal’s council in early August to accommodate online shoppers.

Employees who deliver alcohol would be required to receive training, they would have to confirm the customer is 21 or older, and the customer can not be drunk at the time of delivery.

Businesses must also keep records of all alcohol deliveries for at least six months so they can be reviewed by police or the liquor commissioner.

The staff’s report to the Bloomington council notes the ordinance change provides more consumer options, and eliminates confusion for businesses because both local governments have identical regulations.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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