Nebraska: Are happy hour drink specials legal?
Nebraska allows reduced drink prices but bans unlimited drinks for a set price and two-or-more-drinks-for-one-price deals.
The Liquor Control Commission's rules bar on-premises licensees from selling unlimited drinks at a fixed price or several drinks to one person for one price. Two pitchers or buckets of beer for one price are also banned. The rule says it doesn't otherwise limit the price of a single drink. The commission's FAQ adds that a bar may not give away more than one free drink at a time, or a free drink tied to buying another.
Conditions
- No unlimited drinks for a set price
- No two or more drinks for one price
- No more than one free drink to a person at a time
What the law says
No licensee shall sell, or serve for on-premises consumption, an unlimited quantity of beer, wine, or spirits at a specific price. ... No licensee shall sell or serve two or more drinks containing beer, wine, or spirits to a person for that person's consumption on the licensed premises for one price.
Sources
- 237 Neb. Admin. Code ch. 6, 019.01U (Drinking Promotions) Official · lcc.nebraska.gov
- Nebraska Liquor Control Commission FAQ (Multiple Drinks) Official · lcc.nebraska.gov
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
- Phone
- (402) 471-2571
- Website
- lcc.nebraska.gov
How bordering states compare
- Colorado AllowedColorado has no state law or rule limiting happy hour drink prices at bars and restaurants.
- Iowa AllowedIowa's alcohol law has no rule against happy hour drink discounts.
- Kansas Allowed with limitsKansas allows drink prices to vary during the day but bans free drinks, below-cost drinks, and unlimited drinks for a set price.
- Missouri AllowedMissouri has no state rule limiting happy hour drink prices at bars and restaurants.
- South Dakota AllowedSouth Dakota has no state rule limiting happy hour drink specials; the only floor is a ban on selling below wholesale cost.
- Wyoming AllowedWyoming state law has no rule limiting happy hours or drink specials; retailers set their own prices.