SC S0849

Authorizes the South Carolina Department of Revenue to issue licenses allowing retailers to offer curbside pickup of beer, wine, and alcoholic liquors in sealed containers, with requirements including designated curbside areas, ID verification, and age restrictions for employees (18+ for beer/wine, 21+ for liquor)

Permits licensed retail dealers to hire third-party delivery services or deliver alcohol themselves within the same ZIP code or contiguous ZIP codes, with same-day delivery required and deliveries prohibited at churches, schools, playgrounds, and college dormitories

Requires delivery service licensees to obtain a biennial license with a $400 fee, maintain at least $1 million in liquor liability insurance, pass background checks (no felonies within 10 years, no alcohol-related convictions within 8 years), and complete training certification

Mandates age verification using electronic identification software or manual documentation at delivery, with delivery refused and products returned if recipients are under 21, intoxicated, or unable to provide valid ID

Prohibits delivery of open containers, chilled containers, or drive-through pickup, and bars delivery service owners from holding concurrent interests in alcohol manufacturing or wholesaling operations