Skip to content
The COVID Project
  1. Library
  2. Nebraska
  3. NE-045

Ex. NE-045 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 20-06

Corona Virus - Relief for Restaurant & Bar Operations

Governor Pete Ricketts (directing the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission) · Nebraska (Sector regulator)

The COVID Project

The record

Jurisdiction
Nebraska
Level
Sector regulator
Authority
Constitution and laws of Nebraska; Nebraska Liquor Control Act
Issued
2020-03-19 Mar. 19, 2020
Effective
2020-03-19
End
2021-06-01 (rescinded by EO 21-06) (read as 2021-06-01)
In force
Mar. 19, 2020 to June 1, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Alcohol and bars
Addressees
  • Liquor Control Commission
  • Class A, B, C and I retail licensees
Functions reached
  • BA bar and alcohol service
  • TO takeout and curbside
  • DR
Collection
Nebraska NE

Operative words

WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska has issued guidance throughout the State and has issued a Directed Health Measure applicable in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, and Washington Counties to limit gatherings to 10 people or less to combat the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, Restaurants and bars across Nebraska are closing their dining areas and need flexibility to innovate by moving to takeout service, delivery, and/or curbside service... 1. All Class A retail license holders shall be granted the same rights as Class B license holders... to sell alcohol along with food take-out or delivery orders. 2. The provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §53-178.01 which prohibit the sale of alcohol to persons in a motor vehicle shall be suspended so that stores and restaurants can utilize drive-thru windows or curb-side 'to go' pick-up procedures. This change is authorized to curtail individuals from entering into or congregating at business locations.

Enforcement

Directive to the Liquor Control Commission

Notes

The Governor's own finding that 'Restaurants and bars across Nebraska are closing their dining areas' on Mar. 19, 2020; amended by EO 20-09 (Mar. 26, 2020) to allow sealed pre-made cocktails to go