South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 7 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BEER AND WINE
Here’s an accurate summary of S.C. Code of Regulations Chapter 7 – Alcoholic Beverages, Beer and Wine, based on the South Carolina Department of Revenue and legal references:
🧾 Article 6 – General Provisions (§ 7‑200 to § 7‑202.3)
§ 7‑200.1 Applications: All permit/license applications must include filing fees, precise location descriptions (building, rooms, patios, etc.), be filed under the same legal name, and changes in corporate designees must be documented. Publicly traded companies have flexibility if certain conditions are met. (scstatehouse.gov)
§ 7‑200.2 Records: Retailers must keep beer, wine, and liquor purchase records (seller, date, quantity) for at least 3 years, available within 10 days upon request. (scstatehouse.gov)
§ 7‑200.3 Display: Permits/licenses must be conspicuously displayed on premises; specific licenses require display near designated areas. (dor.sc.gov)
§ 7‑200.4 Under-21 restrictions: Serving, selling, or allowing consumption/possession by persons under 21 on licensed premises is a violation. (dor.sc.gov)
Additional provisions cover changes in business structure, stipulations, and refunds for unused applications.
🥂 Article 8 – Beer and Wine (§ 7‑700 to § 7‑702.5)
§ 7‑701 Restrictions
Alc.% limits: Beer may not exceed 5% alcohol by weight. (scstatehouse.gov)
Payment rules: USDA food stamps or coupons cannot be used to purchase beer or wine. (law.justia.com)
Vending machine ban: Dispensing beer/wine via vending machines is prohibited. (law.justia.com)
Wines sold by wholesalers: Wholesalers may sell wine ≤ 21% ABV as non-intoxicating; retailers restricted to ≤ 16% ABV on premises. 'Natural wine' defined as ≤ 16% ABV with no distilled alcohol added. (scstatehouse.gov)
§ 7‑702 Purchases, transfers and deliveries
Restricted hours: Selling or delivering beer/wine between midnight Saturday and sunrise Monday is prima facie evidence of an illegal sale. (scstatehouse.gov)
Wholesaler delivery rules: Beer/wine must be sold/delivered only to licensed retailers, with proper permit shown and no interstate diversion. (scstatehouse.gov)
Credit violations: Dishonored checks or credit for beer/wine may lead to permit suspension or fines. (scstatehouse.gov)
Drive-thru ban: Selling or delivering beer/wine to persons in a motor vehicle is expressly prohibited. (scstatehouse.gov)
🏨 Article 9 – Hospitality Cabinets (§ 7‑800)
Hotels, motels, or inns with on-premise alcohol licenses may offer sealed hospitality cabinets in guest rooms if permitted by local municipal ordinance. Beer and wine‐only licensed establishments may offer only those in cabinets. All servings must be prepackaged individual portions. (law.justia.com)
✅ Key Takeaways
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Under-21 laws
Strict prohibitions apply; violations can suspend licenses.
Alcohol content limits
Beer ≤ 5% (by weight), wine ≤ 16% for retailers.
Prohibited sales
No sales between midnight Sat–Sun sunrise; no drive-thru/vending machines.
Record‑keeping
Maintained for 3 years, accessible on notice.
Hospitality cabinets
Allowed under licensing and local approval, only sealed portions.
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