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South Carolina Department of Revenue
Alcohol Beverage Licensing
PO Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214-0907

Phone: 803-898-5864

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Local Option Permit (LOP)

The Local Option Permit (LOP) aut​horizes the sale of liquor by the drink on Sundays from 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and also on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for businesses already holding a Business (Restaurant or Hotel) Liquor by the Drink Permit. ​ This license is only issued in counties and municipalities that have approved Sunday sales of alcoholic liquors.​

License ​renewal

The Local Option Permit may be obtained as needed (for each individual Sunday) or on an annual basis. 

​​ ​This license does NOT authorize:
  • The manufacturing, fermenting, brewing, or bottling of beer by the licensee
  • The sale or consumption of liquor
  • The distribution and sale of beer to retail locations
  • The retail sale of beer to customers for consumption or to-go
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You must sign in to your account to apply.​​

After logging in, scroll to the ABL account you need an LOP for under the Accounts tab, then select More Account Options​. On the next screen, select Apply for a Local Option Permit.​​

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​Application requirements and instructions​

First, it's important for you to review the general ABL applicant requirements listed on the ABL license directory page ​to make sure you are eligible to apply.

When you’re ready to apply, we recommend submitting your application using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY. It’s faster and easier than completing a paper application, and you don’t have to worry about mail proc​essing or making a trip to one of our offices.​​

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​ ​Fees​
  • ​License fee: $200 per Sunday or $3,050 per year​

License requirements ​​

​​ Required forms​​​​

​​The fastest, easiest way to submit these forms and apply for a Local Option Permit is by using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY. After logging in, scroll to the ABL account you need an LOP for under the Accounts tab, then select More Account Options​. On the next screen, select Apply for a Local Option Permit.

  • Application for Business Local Option Permit (ABL-29)
  • ​The deadline to apply on MyDORWAY​ is 12 p.m. on the Saturday immediately preceding the Sunday you wish to conduct sales.  ​
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Frequently asked questions

Review the FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions about the Local Option Permit. Our Beer & Wine, Liquor​, ​and ​Operating an ABL Business​​ pages ​have ​additional helpful information.​

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How do I know if my municipality is approved for Sunday sales?​

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Related SC Code of Laws

  • SC Code Sections 61-6-2010​ – Outlines Local Option Permits​
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 or Return to​ the ABL license directory​​
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