18 June 2020 – Prohibition of distribution, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages lifted

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Private Sector and Businesses
Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Regulatory change
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Health (leading) Ministry of Commerce (implementing)

Overview: Prohibition of the distribution, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is lifted. This authorises the distribution, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the condition that the sale may only be carried out in commercial establishments that have the proper authorisation to sell this type of products. The use of solidarity bonds or any other type of subsidy granted by the State for the purchase of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Only retail and closed packaging will be allowed for personal and home consumption, within the framework of the mobility restrictions in force.
Full details here: http://minsa.b-cdn.net/sites/default/files/general/decreto_ejecutivo_730_de_18_de_junio_2020.pdf

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Type of Justification: No justification given