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Why it sucks: Because government shouldn't tell you when to start and stop drinking, especially in the privacy of your own home. OK, technically, they're not telling you when you can drink, only when you can buy alcohol. And you can buy beer and liquor after 9 p.
So, why would your government want you out on the town until a. That answer depends on who you talk to. From one Milwaukee alderman's perspective, it comes down to powerful lobbying by the Tavern League of Wisconsin, who would rather have you spend your paycheck at the corner bar than in the neighborhood Open Pantry.
Jim Bohl. There is some measure of competition between liquor stores and taverns. But for its part, the Tavern League says it's not interested in competing with liquor stores. Rather, it says these laws keep municipalities from competing with each other for who can stay open the latest. I don't think it's a problem, since most people plan ahead," says Stenger. Even Tom Vaughan, the owner of Downer Wine and Spirits, says he's content with the laws, which dictate that an establishment with a Class A Liquor license must stop selling at 9 p.
If I was open later, then I'd have to work more," says Vaughan. There are no restrictions of on or off-premise sale unless municipality decides on-premise sale must stop at 2 P. Off-premise sale is allowed in grocery stores and all other licensed stores. In New Orleans you can drink alcohol in plastic cups in public and if allowed by the bar take your drinks from one bar to the next.
Many places allow consumption of packaged beverages on the street but it is up to the municipality. Most bars can be entered at 18 though of course you must be 21 to purchase and consume alcohol. Maine — Spirits sale is controlled by the state.
On-premise hours are 6 A. Monday — Saturday 9 A. M Sunday. You can buy beer in wine in grocery stores. Alcohol sale is not permitted after 1 A. Maryland — Laws in Maryland vary quite a bit by locality, sale is not state controlled.
Some counties prohibit sale on Sunday, others do not. Some places restrict alcohol heavily but there are no completely dry counties. Some alcohol is allowed to be sold in grocery stores in some counties. Massachusetts — Distribution is not state controlled. On-premise sale is allowed from 8 A. Off-premise is 8 A.
Sunday sales on and off-premise start at Noon. Cities have the authority to shorten these times. Happy hours are prohibited and you can only purchase two drinks per individual at one time on-premise. Michigan — Spirits sale is controlled by the state. On and off-premise sales are allowed from 7 A. M and Noon to 2 A. Any liquor can be sold at grocery stores and convenience stores except gas stations in Wayne County. Sale of liquor after 9 P. On-premise sales January 1 are allowed until 4 A.
Minnesota — The state does not control sale. Local ordinances can change off sale hour allowances and growler sale is allowed until 10 P. Mississippi — Spirits distribution is controlled by the state.
Mississippi is a very regulated state and sale hours are fixed by local municipalities. Sale is prohibited on Christmas day but they also have no open container law as a state. In most counties Sunday sales are prohibited and there are even some dry counties. Missouri — Has some very permissive alcohol laws. Alcohol is not state controlled. On-premise sale from 6 A. M to A. Louis and Kansas City and a few other counties can operate from 6 A.
Off-premise sale from the same times including bars allowed to double as liquor stores in St. Louis and Kansas City which can remain open until 3 A. There are no state open container laws, no blue sabbath laws, public intoxication laws, and absinthe is not prohibited.
There are no dry counties, and prohibiting off-premise sale is illegal. State laws preempt local laws. Grocery stores and gas stations can sell liquor with the only limitation being operating hours.
Parents and guardians may give their children alcohol. There is no prohibition of consumption by minors, though purchase, possession and intoxication by minors is illegal. You may manufacturer up to gallons of liquor for personal use with no state permits or taxes.
Above that wine must be sold at state controlled stores. On-premise sale is limited to 2 A. Nebraska — Sale is not controlled by the state. On and off-premise sale is allowed from 6 A. All alcohol can be purchased in grocery stores. Nevada — State does not control distribution and there are very few laws except for age. Stores can be open 24 hours a day and liquor can be sold in grocery and convenience stores. Public intoxication is legal and making any local laws to change this is prohibited.
New Hampshire — Spirit sales is controlled by the state. On-premise sale is from 6 A. Liquor is sold in state run stores that strangely enough can be located along highway rest areas. New Jersey — Sale is not controlled by the state.
Hours of sale are regulated by each municipality. Beer and wine can occasionally be sold in grocery stores. There are some dry counties particularly in the southern part of the state. New Mexico — Sale is not state controlled. On-premise sale from 7 A. Stores can apply for on and off-premise licenses to allow for Sunday sales if their municipality allows it but sale on Christmas is never permitted. Parents, legal guardians and adult spouses are allowed to give minors alcohol within private property of their control.
New York — Sale is not controlled by the state. On-premise sale from 8 A. Off-premise beer always available except A. North Carolina — Spirits are controlled by the state. On-premise sale is allowed any time except 2 A. M Monday — Saturday and 2 A. Beer and wine can be sold in supermarkets but only state run stores can sell liquor hours are Monday — Saturday 11 A. North Dakota — Sale is not controlled by the state.
Monday — Saturday and Noon to 2 A. Off-premise sale appears to be allowed until 2 A. Sales are limited on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve. Ohio — Spirit sales are controlled by the state. Mixed-Beverage Permitees such as bars, pubs and Mixed Beverage Permits with Food Such as Restaurants Monday to Friday 7 am to Midnight Saturday 7 am to 1 am Sunday Noon to Midnight 10 am to Noon if the alcoholic beverage is served with food to the customer Note: if the business holds a late hours permit, customers may purchase until 2 am every day, However, consumption of the alcohol must end by am.
Winery Hours to Sell and Serve Wine Wineries may sell wine to the ultimate consumer for both on and off premises consumption. Wineries may obtain a Winery Festival permit GF and sell to the ultimate customer at civic or wine festivals, farmers markets, or other special events. The winery hours are: Monday to Saturday 8 am to Midnight. Sunday 10 am to Midnight.
Customers can continue to consume the wine until each night with or without a late hours permit if the community has extended hours permits. The service hours are Monday to Friday 7 am to Midnight. Sunday Noon to Midnight. Private Clubs can serve alcohol at 10 am to Noon on Sunday if they serve food with the alcoholic beverage If a Private club has a Late Hours permit, they may serve alcohol until 2 am each day.
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