What permits or approvals, other than a business license certificate of occupancy, do I need to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption?
Please be sure the Zoning of your property allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises or off-premises consumption. City Zoning staff will assist you with the determination. Contact Zoning at (843) 724-3781 or visit us at Permit Center at 2 George Street for more information.


A license from the State of South Carolina is also required to sell alcoholic beverages for either on-premises (restaurant) or off-premises (liquor store) consumption.


Contact South Carolina Department of Revenue – Alcohol Beverage Licensing Division at (803) 898-5864 or online.

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