GGB Yes, where alcohol is permitted it requires a state liquor licence, governed by state excise rules that vary widely and can be among the more involved approvals. Some states and cities also require an eating-house or police licence. Treat any alcohol approval as its own workstream with its own cost and timeline, and confirm the current position for your state.
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