1. NCSC Author: Nathaniel Ralstin
Happy Hour Laws
NCSC Author: Nathaniel Ralstin

2. Approaches Complete ban on drink specials (12 states)
Various restrictions on happy hours (20 states)
No bans or restrictions at all (18 states + DC)

3. Forms of Restrictions Time restrictions on happy hours (8 states)
Discount restrictions on happy hours (8 states)
States which only ban unlimited drinks (6 states)
South Carolina and Virginia place both time and discount restrictions on drink specials

4. Legal Authority 16 states regulate happy hours with statutes
16 states regulate happy hours in administrative codes