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CLEVELAND — The Republican National Convention will be a blend of work and play.

And the partying for the Republicans will be allowed to go longer in qualifying local bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.

Under a new Ohio law, holders of most Ohio liquor permits are eligible for a waiver during a “major event” from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.

The law impacts Columbus and Cleveland, and the RNC qualifies as a major event.

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The establishments must be in Cuyahoga County or the six counties surrounding it, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit.

The waiver will allow alcohol to be served until 4 a.m. It will run from Sunday, July 17 to Thursday, July 21.

Establishments requesting the waiver must fill out an application and submit it to the mayor or city manager of the community it’s located in before March 21. If the jurisdiction is a township, the application should go to the fiscal officer.

Officials will compile a list of applicants and consult with the local police chief or sheriff to decide if an applicant will be put on a list of accepted candidates. That must be completed by April 18.

 

READ MORE: WKYC.com

Article and Picture Courtesy of WKYC Channel 3 News Cleveland

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