Governor Pete Ricketts is doing what he can to help owners of restaurants and bars that have had to close their dining and seating areas during the coronavirus pandemic.
Customers of businesses with liquor licenses can now purchase beer, wine or spirits for take out or delivery.
This includes curbside and drive through orders. Ricketts ordered all restaurants and bars in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass and Washington counties to close in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
The order signed by Ricketts also includes:
- Temporary Operating Permits -- Temporary operating permits will be extended from 90 to 180 days.
- Waiver of Excise Tax Penalties -- Excise tax payees still have the duty to file and pay the excise tax according to statute. However, the executive order will waive penalties for late payments.
- Payment of beer, wine, and spirit deliveries -- Under normal circumstances, beer must be paid for upon delivery and wine and spirit deliveries must be paid within 30 days. The executive order will give restaurants and bars 90 days to pay for beer, wine, and spirit deliveries for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.