Most recently, Oregon passed a law in February permitting Sunday sales of liquor and other states, including New York, Virginia, Washington and Delaware, are also considering modernizing their Sunday sales laws. With state after state facing huge budget shortfalls, a growing number of states are re-examining the rationale behind outdated Sunday sales prohibitions and other Blue Law restrictions as a way to benefit consumers while at the same time raising much needed revenues. The legislation also allows state stores to conduct spirits and wine tastings. “Arcane Blue Laws from the 1930’s have no place in our modern society where Sunday has become the second busiest shopping day of the week.” Under the law, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board can open up to 10 percent of the state’s 630 liquor stores for spirits sales on Sunday for a two year period. Come in and browse our large selection of wine, liquor, mixers.
“This law will result in more convenience for consumers and more revenue for the state,” said Peter Cressy, President of the Distilled Spirits Council, the trade association for the nation’s distillers supporting the change. Myxers is proudly located in Philadelphia, MS. The law, which goes into effect in 60 days, makes Pennsylvania the 24th state to permit Sunday sales. Find hundreds of valuable offers & sales with the Rite Aid Weekly Circular. Mark Schweiker signed into law on Monday, December 9, an historic bill allowing Sunday sales of distilled spirits in some of the state’s liquor stores, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
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