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Kullavinbergs Vineyard Expands as Sweden Eases Farm Alcohol Sales Rules

Kullavinbergs Vineyard in Skåne welcomes the reduced requirements for farm sales of alcohol and is already planning for an expansion of the vineyard. But the industry organization Visitia thinks that the requirement for information about the harmful effects of alcohol is "unreasonable".

Kullavinbergs Vineyard Expands as Sweden Eases Farm Alcohol Sales Rules

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

The red-green majority in Stockholm wants to limit farm sales of alcohol on weekends – now the industry organization Visita accuses the parties of having misinterpreted the new law. It's not meant to be that way, says Visita's chief lawyer Stefan Lundin.

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating

A verdict from last year has been interpreted as preventing municipalities from granting new liquor licenses to restaurants that only have outdoor seating areas. I am not opposed to a law change, says Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating

Outdoor Pubs Face Alcohol Ban Due to Misinterpreted Law, Says Industry Expert

The beer on the outdoor patio may be threatened. A one-year-old ruling is now stopping several pubs with only outdoor seating from serving alcohol.

Outdoor Pubs Face Alcohol Ban Due to Misinterpreted Law, Says Industry Expert