List of alcohol laws of the United States by state

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This list of alcohol laws of the United States by state provides an overview of alcohol-related laws by state throughout the United States. This list is not intended to provide a breakdown of such laws by local jurisdiction within a state; see that state's alcohol laws page for more detailed information.

As of 2009, all U.S. states have a minimum purchase age of 21. However, prior to 1988, the minimum purchase age varied from state to state. Unlike the states, the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam have a minimum purchase age of 18 (but it is 21 in the Northern Mariana Islands).

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State Alcoholic beverage control state Alcohol sale hours Grocery Store Sales Notes
Beer Wine Distilled spirits On-premises Off-premises Beer Wine Distilled Spirits
Alabama No No Yes no later than 2 a.m. on Sundays Yes No 13.9% ABV cap on beer
Beer containers may not exceed 16 ounces (0.47 l)
ABV > 14.9% wine sold in state stores
Alcohol may be served 24 hours unless restricted by local ordinances. Twenty-six of Alabama's 67 counties do not allow the sale of alcohol. However, possession and consumption remains legal within those twenty-six counties. Cities with populations greater than 5000 within dry counties can "go wet" if passed by 50% of voters.
Alaska No 8 a.m.–5 a.m. No (although many grocery stores have separate areas that sell all forms of alcoholic beverages and many bars sell packaged liquor as well)
Arizona No 6 a.m.–2 a.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
10 a.m.-2 a.m. (Sun.)[1]		 Yes Drive through liquor stores are allowed. Everclear Grain Alcohol Proof 190 (95% alcohol) is legal.
Arkansas

Link - Arkansas law | [2]

 No 7 a.m.–2 a.m. (Class A Private Club)
10 a.m.–5 a.m. (Class B Private Club)
7 a.m.–1 a.m. (Restaurant)		 7 a.m.–1 a.m. (Mon.–Fri.)
7 a.m.–midnight (Sat.)		 Yes No Has numerous dry counties and other dry areas, but private clubs can serve even in dry areas.
Alcohol sales are generally prohibited on Sundays, but exceptions can be made through local option (usually for restaurants and private clubs).
No sales on Christmas Day.
Only wine produced in-state may be sold in supermarkets.
California No 6 a.m.–2 a.m. Yes Local and/or County ordinances can restrict hours of operation for both on and off sale licenses.
Relatively unrestricted: beer, wine and liquor available at grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and warehouse clubs.
Motor vehicles entering from Mexico may only import 1L of alcohol (duty free). Sale or distribution of alcohol higher than 153 proof is illegal.
Colorado No 7 a.m.–2 a.m. 8 a.m.–midnight 3.2 only* No* Spirituous, vinous & malt liquor available in liquor stores only.
Liquor stores closed on Christmas Day. Sunday sales restriction lifted on July 1, 2008.

Liquor, with exception of 3.2% ABW beer, may only be sold at dedicated liquor stores—which may only operate in one location. 3.2% ABW beer may be sold in supermarkets. Absinthe is now legal in this state.

  • A small number of liquor-licensed drug stores sell full-strength beer, wine, and hard liquor.
Connecticut No 9 a.m.–1 a.m. (Mon.–Thur.)
9 a.m.–2 a.m. (Fri.–Sat.)		 8 a.m.–9 p.m. (Mon.–Sat.) Yes No No No off-premises sales on Sundays; Sunday on-premises sales subject to local ordinances; no holiday sales.

Beer can be purchased at grocery/convenience stores. Spirits and wine can only be purchased at liquor stores.
Delaware No 9 a.m.–1 a.m. 9 a.m.–1 a.m. (Mon.–Sat.)
noon–8 p.m. (Sun.)Municipalities with a population over 50,000 persons may impose stricter hours of sale by local ordinance.		 No For off-premise consumption, alcohol may only be purchased in liquor stores, taprooms or brew pubs that have an off-premise license. No person under 21 may enter a liquor store or taproom for any reason even for the intent of purchasing only tobacco or lottery tickets. No sales of alcohol by liquor stores or taprooms are permitted during designated holidays. Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement agency website
Florida No State law prohibits selling of alcohol between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., unless the county chooses to change the operating hours later; such as for Sunday morning; Ormond Beach stays open until 7pm on Sundays. Miami-Dade County liquor stores may operate 24 hours a day. Yes No Sale, processing, or consumption of any liquor or spirit of greater than 153 proof is illegal. (FSS 565.07)

Supermarkets and other licensed business establishments may sell beer, low-alcohol liquors, and wine. Liquor must be sold in dedicated liquor stores which may be in a separate part of a grocery or a drug store. Beer must be sold in quantities of 32ounces or less or greater than 1gallon. 40 and 64 ounce beverages are illegal.
Georgia No Hours of sale determined by county. No alcohol sales on Sunday (although restaurant/bar sales allowed). Yes No 14% ABV cap on beer
No Sunday off-premises sales

Savannah: In general, drinking alcohol on City streets is prohibited. Outside consumption is allowed in an area bounded on the north by the City limits, on the west by the centerline of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge extended south on West Boundary Street to Jones Street, on the south by Jones Street extended east to the railroad track, and on the east by a line extending north along the center line of the railroad track to the Savannah River east of the Marriott Hotel, then across the Savannah River to include all portions of Hutchinson Island which are within the City. This area is subject to the following limitations: 1) One drink on-street limit 2) Size is limited to 16 ounces and 3) Drinking from can, bottle, or glass is prohibited.[2]
Hawaii No 11:50 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.; 2:00 a.m unless cabaret license is present, then 4:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m. to 12 a.m. Yes
State Alcoholic beverage control state Alcohol sale hours Grocery Store Sales Notes
Beer Wine Distilled spirits On-premises Off-premises Beer Wine Distilled Spirits
Idaho No Yes 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Yes No Alcoholic beverages exceeding 16% ABV can only be sold in Idaho State Liquor Dispensary stores, or contracted stores.
Illinois No Depending on local government (County, Township, Municipality, or City Ward) 24 Hour Bars in Cicero, Illinois a Handful of 21 & 22 Hour Bars in Cook County, and the Metro East. Yes Opening/closing hours are up to the decision of counties or towns.
Indiana No 7 a.m.–3 a.m. Mon–Sat
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sun (on-premises only)		 7 a.m.–3 a.m. Mon–Sat Yes Sales limited to on-premises in restaurants and wineries on Sundays.

No sales on Christmas, New Year's Day, or Election Days prior to polls closing. Minors, including babies, are not allowed to enter a liquor store.
Iowa No Yes 6 a.m.–2 a.m. Mon–Sat
8 a.m.–2 a.m. Sun[3]		 Yes ABV > 5% beer shipped through state warehouse
Kansas No 9 a.m. - 2 a.m. (in counties which allow on-premises sales) 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon–Sat) (in counties which allow off-premises sales)
noon - 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. (Sun) (in communities which allow Sunday off-premises sales)		 3.2 only No Kansas's alcohol laws are among the strictest in the United States. Kansas prohibited all alcohol from 1881 to 1948, and continued to prohibit on-premises sales of alcohol from 1949 to 1987. Sunday sales only have been allowed since 2005. Today, 29 counties still do not permit the on-premises sale of alcohol. 59 counties require a business to receive at least 30% of revenue from food sales to allow on-premises sale of alcohol. Only 17 counties allow general on-premises sales. Not all communities which allow off-premises sales allow sales on Sunday. Sales are prohibited on Christmas and Easter. The only alcoholic beverage which grocery stores and gas stations may only sell is beer with no more than 3.2% alcohol by weight. Other liquor sales only are allowed at state-licensed retail liquor stores. Kansas has comprehensive open container laws for public places and vehicles, public intoxication laws, and requirements for prospective on-premises or off-premises licensees.
Kentucky No 6 a.m. to 4 a.m. 6 a.m. to 4 a.m. Yes Local ordinance may vote to permit Sunday sales at restaurants. Sales from 2–4 a.m. only in Louisville. As of 2005 Sunday sales allowed per state law, but may still be prohibited in some areas by local ordinance (as of early 2006, such a situation existed with smaller cities within Louisville Metro, though these cities have since changed local ordinances).

Alcohol sale restriction and wet/dry (both by drink and package) allowed by both county and city local option. Approximately 53 counties in state (mostly eastern and southern counties) dry, all alcohol sale and possession prohibited; 16 "moist" counties (with "wet" cities allowing package liquor sales in counties otherwise dry); 21 counties that are otherwise dry but have communities with local option that allow sales of liquor by the drink or under special exemptions allowing sales at wineries. Majority of wet counties around major metropolitan areas in state (Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Owensboro, Paducah).
Louisiana No No state imposed restrictions on on-premise hours. "24 hour" bars are common in New Orleans and in Jefferson Parish. Some municipalities and parishes require on-premise service to stop at 2:00 AM. No restrictions on hours of package sales statewide. Yes Packaged alcoholic beverages of any strength may be sold in supermarkets, drug stores, gas stations, and convenience stores 24 hours a day. Local municipalities may not restrict this. As a result, dedicated "liquor stores" are almost unheard of in the state, and supermarkets compete on the basis of liquor prices and selection.

Alcohol can be consumed in plastic cups in the streets of New Orleans and taken from club-to-club if establishment allows it. Otherwise it depends on the locality. Most parishes other than Orleans Parish do not permit alcoholic beverages served at on-premise establishments to be taken from the premises. However, many parishes and municipalities permit consumption of packaged beverages (for example, cans of beer) on the street, as long as the packaging is concealed. Glass bottles on the streets are prohibited. You can enter most bars at 18 years of age but must be 21 years old to purchase or consume alcohol.
Maine No No Yes 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Mon–Sat)
9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Sun)		 Yes No* ABV > 15.5% wine sold in state-contracted stores. Alcohol may not be purchased after 1am any day of the week, may not be purchased prior to 6 am Monday through Saturday, and not prior to 9 am on Sunday.
  • Many grocery stores are licensed as state liquor store substations and sell spirits
Maryland Variable by locality Variable by locality Variable by locality Variable by locality Baltimore County prohibits the sale on Sunday in some areas.
Montgomery County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County are alcoholic beverage control counties.
Garrett County prohibits the sale on Sunday except in some areas.
The sale of alcohol at grocery and convenience stores varies by county.
There are no dry counties, but some individual voting districts within counties restrict or prohibit alcohol on a local option basis.
Massachusetts No 8 a.m.–2 a.m. by Commonwealth Law, although a vast majority of towns outside the Boston area have set a 1 a.m. closing time. 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
(Noon-11 p.m. on Sundays)		 Rare No "Malt beverages" defined as ABW < 12%
Sunday on- and off-premise sales start at noon.
Alcoholic beverages (including beer) for off-premises consumption generally may only be sold in licensed package stores although exceptions are made in rural areas;
Chain stores with multiple locations, such as supermarkets and convenience stores, can have up to 3 locations with off-premises licenses.
No "Happy Hours" or other limited time discounts on alcoholic beverages
No fixed price open bar/all-you-can-drink (except at private functions)
Only 2 drinks can be sold to an individual at any one time for on-premises consumption.
Off Premise holiday sales of alcohol is prohibited on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
State Alcoholic beverage control state Alcohol sale hours Grocery Store Sales Notes
Beer Wine Distilled spirits On-premises Off-premises Beer Wine Distilled Spirits
Michigan No Yes 7 a.m.–2 a.m. (Mon-Sat)

noon-2 a.m. Sun

 7 a.m.-2 a.m. (Mon-Sat)

noon-2 a.m. Sun

 Yes The Michigan Liquor Control Commissionprohibits sale of alcoholic beverages after 9:00 p.m. on December 24 or on Christmas Day. On-premises sales are permitted on January 1 until 4:00 a.m. Local or County ordinance may restrict Sunday or Sunday morning sales. Although convenience stores/supermarkets may sell alcoholic beverages, Wayne County requires that all convenience stores which are part of a gas station be dry.
Minnesota No 8 a.m.–2 a.m. 7 Days 8 a.m.–10p.m. (Mon–Sat) 3.2% Only No Local and/or County ordinance prevails for hours of operation for off sale licenses. No alcohol off sale on Sunday. Growler sales allowed until 10 p.m. Monday–Saturday.
Mississippi No No Yes Local authorities fix hours of alcohol sale Yes No ABV > 6% wine and sparkling wine sold in state-contracted stores, Beer sold in convenience stores/supermarkets


No sales on Christmas Day. No state open container laws. Free alcohol 24/7 in coastal casinos.
In most counties, alcohol can't be sold on Sundays. Furthermore, There are many dry counties in which it is illegal even to possess alcoholic beverages though some cities within dry counties have voted in beer sales.
Missouri No Most establishments:

(Mon–Sat) 6:00am–1:30am

(Sunday) 9:00am–12:00am

Special licenses in Kansas City and St. Louis:

(Daily) 6:00am–3:00am

 (Mon–Sat) 6:00am–1:30am

(Sunday) 9:00am–12:00am

Sales permitted until 3:00 AM in those Kansas City and St. Louis bars grandfathered into the ability to double as liquor stores.

 Yes One of the most alcohol-permissive states, perhaps only behind Nevada and Louisiana:

Missouri law recognizes two types of alcoholic beverage: liquor, which is any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol except "non-intoxicating beer"; and "non-intoxicating beer,"[22] which is beer containing between 0.5% and 3.2% alcohol. Liquor laws[23] apply to all liquor, and special laws apply to "non-intoxicating beer."[24]
Montana No No Yes Closing 2am Yes No ABV > 16% wine sold in state-contracted stores, ABV < 16% may be sold in grocery stores.
Nebraska No 6 a.m.–1 a.m. Yes No on- or off-premises sales of spirits before noon on Sundays. All beer, wine, and champagne

can be sold starting at 6 a.m. In Omaha, it was illegal to sell all liquor before noon. On December 19, 2006, the Omaha city council voted 5-1 to repeal the law.[25]
Nevada No 24 hours 24 hours Yes There are few restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol in Nevada except for age.

State law also renders public intoxication legal, and explicitly prohibits any local or state law from making it a public offence.[26]
New Hampshire No Yes Yes 6 a.m.–1 a.m. 6 a.m.–11:45 p.m. Yes Yes No Liquor sold in state run stores, which may be placed on highway rest areas.
14% ABV cap on beer. State is wholesaler of wine.
New Jersey No Hours of alcohol sales are regulated by the governing body of each municipality Distilled Spirits: 9am-10pm, Beer/Wine: Must be the same as on-premises Rarely Some dry communities in historically Methodist and Quaker communities in the southern part of the state.

Though there is not a ban on selling alcoholic beverages at grocery stores, New Jersey limits each chain to two licenses, so except for a few exceptions, supermarkets/convenience stores/gas stations/pharmacies do not sell alcoholic beverages.
Bars are allowed to off-sale packaged goods.
With the exception of Jersey City and Newark, all municipalities MUST allow off-sales of beer and wine at any time on-sales are permitted. However, since alcoholic beverages are generally only found in package stores, this right is rarely exercised.
Alcoholic beverages by the drink as well as off-sales of beer and wine are permitted 24 hours a day in Atlantic City.
New Mexico No 7 a.m.–2 a.m. except Sundays.[27] 7 a.m.–12 a.m. except Sundays[28] Yes An additional Sunday permit is available which allows sale (on and/or off premise) on Sundays from noon until midnight. Exceptions are the prohibition of alcohol sale on Christmas, regardless of the day it falls on,[29] and a Sunday permit allowing of sale (on and/or off premise) until 2:00 a.m. January 1, if December 31 falls on a Sunday.[30] Sunday permits are only available where approved by voters within a local option district.[31] Parents, Legal Guardians, and Adult Spouses are permitted to give alcohol to minors within private property of their control.[32]
State Alcoholic beverage control state Alcohol sale hours Grocery Store Sales Notes
Beer Wine Distilled spirits On-premises Off-premises Beer Wine Distilled Spirits
New York No 8AM–4AM. Some counties have more restrictive hours. Beer: Per state law, 24 hours/day.
Wine & spirits: 9AM–midnight Mon–Sat, Noon–9PM Sunday.
Many counties have more restrictive hours, such as bans on beer sales overnight (hours vary).		 Yes No Off-premises sale of wine and spirits is only at liquor stores, and beer is not sold at liquor stores, it must be sold at supermarkets and convenience stores. All wine or spirit sales are final; no returns or exchanges of purchases are permitted.

Some counties may retain the Sunday morning beer prohibition which the state discontinued as of July 30, 2006. Twelve dry towns, mostly in western region of state. All liquor stores must be owned by a single owner, who owns that store and lives within a certain distance of it — effectually banning chain liquor stores from the state. Grain alcohol possession is prohibited.
North Carolina No Yes No sales between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday or between 2 a.m. and noon on Sunday Yes Yes No 15% ABV cap on beer, No sale of alcoholic beverages between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 2 a.m. until noon on Sundays, State stores closed on Sundays. Bottled liquor must be sold in ABC Packages stores, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
North Dakota No 12 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sundays 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. Mon-Sat before 2.am. Thanksgiving Day No No off-sale on Thanksgiving Day. No Christmas Day on-sale, nor sales on Christmas Eve after 6 p.m.
Ohio No Yes 5:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Yes 12% ABV cap on beer. 20% Cap on all wine and liquor. The Division of Liquor Control does not operate retail outlets; it appoints private businesses to act as its agents and sell its products in exchange for a commission.

No intoxicating liquor shall be handled by any person under twenty-one years of age, except that a person eighteen years of age or older employed by a permit holder may handle or sell beer or intoxicating liquor in sealed containers in connection with wholesale or retail sales, and any person nineteen years of age or older employed by a permit holder may handle intoxicating liquor in open containers when acting in the capacity of a server in a hotel, restaurant, club, or night club. .[33]
Oklahoma No 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 3.2 only No 4.0% ABV/3.2 ABW or higher only sold at room temperature in liquor stores, Liquor Stores closed on Sundays and some holidays. As of 2007, liquor stores are now open on election days. State law prohibits public intoxication, many counties and cities also prohibit public intoxication.
Oregon No Yes 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.[34] Yes No Liquor, all of which is state owned, is sold in private liquor stores. These stores are approved by Oregon's Liquor Commissioners to act as sales agents on the state's behalf.

Oregon Liquor Control Commission

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
Pennsylvania No Yes

Sunday sales at hotels and restaurants are permitted from 11:00am ET until 2:00am ET Monday only with a special annual permit and whose sales of food and non-alcoholic beverages are at least 30% of total sales. pacode.com Private clubs can serve alcohol from 7.00 a.m. till 3.00 a.m. Sales of alcohol have to stop at 3.00 a.m. [3]

 State stores hours vary from 9a.m. to 10p.m. Mon–Sat and always noon until 5p.m. Sunday. Check with Liquor Control Board store search No Wine and spirits can only be sold at State-operated stores. All persons must be at least 21 years of age to even enter a state-operated liquor store. Beer is not sold at state-operated liquor stores.

Beer can be purchased at beverage outlets (cases only), or restaurants (6-packs/restricted quantities) with Liquor Control Board–issued licenses, but not supermarkets. Non-alcoholic beer is an exception, and may be sold in supermarkets, but persons buying it still must be at least 21 years of age.

Sunday sales were prohibited in LCB stores until 2003 (selected locations) and beverage outlets (owner's option) until 2005.

There are currently seven state liquor stores located within supermarkets.

As of 2007, some convenience stores and grocery stores have been trying to fight Pennsylvania's strict laws on the sale of alcohol. (See Sheetz and Wegman's)

Special permits may be purchased for certain organizations for fundraisers once per calendar year, and are valid for a total of six days under the same rules governing restaurants. PLCB FAQs Grain alcohol prohibited as a beverage.
Rhode Island No As late as 2 a.m. (Mon-Sat) 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

(Sunday) 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 No All alcohol may be sold only in liquor stores. Thus, convenience stores and supermarkets in Rhode Island are dry.
South Carolina No On-premise closing times are local option and are not set by the state. 24 hours for beer and low-alcohol wine, 9am-7pm Mon-Sat. at liquor stores Yes No 14% ABW (17.5% ABV) cap on beer
Wine > 16% ABV sold in liquor stores
No hard liquor sales after 7 p.m. and none on Sundays.
No off-premise alcohol sales after midnight Saturday until 7 a.m. Monday, except in Aiken, Greenville, Spartanburg, Horry County, Colleton County, Richland County, Charleston County/city and Beaufort County. No sales on election days at liquor stores.
South Dakota No Yes 14% ABV cap on beer
State Alcoholic beverage control state Alcohol sale hours Grocery Stores Notes
Beer Wine Distilled spirits On-premises Off-premises Beer Wine Distilled Spirits
Tennessee No Mon-Sat: 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sun: 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Hours of alcohol sale can be modified by local jurisdictions if approved by the alcohol control commission. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon–Sat Yes No Wine is only sold in liquor stores. Sales of liquor are limited to on-premises in restaurants on Sundays. Open container law only applies to drivers, not passengers.[35]
Texas No 7 a.m. to midnight, local option for later hours until 2 a.m. Beer/Non-hard liquor —
7 a.m. to midnight (Mon.-Thurs.)
7 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
12:00 p.m. to midnight (Sun.)
Hard Liquor —
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)		 Yes No No alcohol cap but ABV > 15.5% requires additional license, so many places are beer/wine only.
Wet/dry issues determined by city/county election.
Liquor stores statewide closed all day Sunday.
An alcoholic beverage served (on-premise) to a customer between 10 a.m. and noon on Sunday must be provided during the service of food to the customer. Minors may legally consume (but not purchase) an alcoholic beverage if it is consumed in the visible presence of the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse.[36]
Utah Yes Restaurants: Noon to midnight for liquor, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. for beer. Private clubs may serve liquor from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Varies by state liquor store hours 3.2 only No ABW > 3.2% beer sold in state controlled stores only. State controlled store closed on Sundays and cease operations no later than 10 p.m. the rest of the week. Restaurants and "Private Clubs" must buy from the State controlled store (no delivery) at retail prices. No alcohol served on Election Day until 8PM. No alcohol served in restaurants without purchase of food. Only 3.2% beer available on tap. Ban on the sales of kegs.
Vermont No No Yes 8 a.m.–2 a.m. 6 a.m.–midnight Yes No ABV > 16% beer and ABV > 16% wine are only available through state liquor stores. H.94 passed by the Vermont Legislature in 2008 allows the sale of beer in grocery and convenience stores up to ABV 16%.
Virginia No No Yes 6 a.m.–2 a.m. No restrictions at any time for club licensees. 6 a.m.–11:59 p.m. Yes No Licensed supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations may sell beer and wine. ABV >14% wine and spirits sold in state stores. Off premises sales no later than 12am. Numerous dry counties exist.
Washington No Yes 6 a.m.–2 a.m. A local government subdivision may fix later opening hours or earlier closing hours than those here specified Yes No Beer and wine available in grocery stores and convenience stores every day (including federal holidays) from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Spirits for off-premise consumption are sold only in state-run or state-contracted liquor stores. Store hours vary by location, but liquor sales may not be rung up before 8 a.m. and may not be rung up after 11 p.m. Some stores are open Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. All state-owned stores are closed on federal and state holidays, while contract stores have the option to remain open at the discretion of the store manager.
West Virginia No Yes Beer/Wine: Mon-Sat:7AM-2AM, Sun:1PM-2AM -- Liquor: Mon-Sat:8AM-Midnight, Sun/Elections: Prohibited Mon-Sat:8AM-3:30AM, Sun:1PM-3AM Yes Yes 12% ABV Cap on Beer. 95% ABV spirits (Everclear) sales prohibited in Morgantown & Huntington (and soon statewide). Liquor, wine and beer products that are not already in closed packaging must be bagged before exiting retail locations. State does not operate retail stores; retains monopoly over wholesaling of distilled spirits only; stores themselves are privately owned
Wisconsin No 6 a.m.–2 a.m. Sunday–Thursday, 2:30 a.m. Friday–Saturday, no closing time on New Year's Day. 8 a.m.–12 midnight for beer (some counties and municipalities only allow sales until 9 p.m. for beer), 8 a.m.–9 p.m. for liquor and wine Yes Wisconsin permits the consumption of alcohol by minors, provided they are being supervised by parents/guardians/spouses. Most municipalities have a uniform 9 p.m. restriction on all alcohol sales. Notable exceptions: City of LaCrosse, Maple Bluff (near Madison). Supermarkets, liquor stores, and gas stations may sell liquor, wine, and beer.
Wyoming No Yes 6.00 a.m.-2.00 a.m. No Clubs holding liquor licenses may be exempt from the hours of operation here specified by local ordinance or regulation of the appropriate licensing authority, but it doesn't seem to happen in practice
District of Columbia No 8 a.m.–2:00 a.m. Mon.–Thu., 8:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m. Fri–Sat., 10:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. Sun. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Yes No No singles sold
Certain wards may be made dry by the decision of the local ANC, but as of 2005 none are
Last call may be as late as 2:30 a.m.
Liquor stores must close on Sundays (except on December 24 and 31 when those dates fall on Sunday). Grocery stores, which are allowed to sell beer and wine only, can sell alcohol on Sundays.
Puerto Rico No Beer, wine and spirits available for sale in supermarkets, convenience stores and drugs stores as well as liquor stores. Minimum drinking age is 18.
Dry law during elections and hurricane emergencies
Drinking on the street is illegal in San Juan but not in all cities. Determined by municipal ordinance.
In San Juan, the only times of the year one can drink on the street legally are during selected street festivals in designated areas.

[edit] Maps of specific statistics

Prohibition of Open Containers of Alcohol in Motor Vehicles as of January 1, 2007

Bans on Off-Premises Sunday Sales as of January 1, 2007

Exceptions to Minimum Age of 21 for Consumption of Alcohol as of January 1, 2007

Retail Distribution Systems for Spirits as of January 1, 2007

In many states, persons who hold a commercial driver's license are restricted to a blood alcohol content level of 0.04% or face revocation of their specialized license[citation needed].

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Arizona Revised Statutes 4-244. "Unlawful Acts", 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-29.
  2. ^ Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah, GA Sec 6-1215
  3. ^ http://www.iowaabd.com/alcohol/alcohol_laws/liquor_laws.jsp#hours
  4. ^ Justin Roberts, "Missouri State and Local Open Container Laws," University of Missouri Institute of Public Policy, June 2005
  5. ^ Chapter 311, Revised Statutes of Missouri (R.S.Mo.)
  6. ^ Section 311.020, R.S.Mo.
  7. ^ Section 311.170, R.S.Mo.
  8. ^ Section 311.174, R.S.Mo.
  9. ^ a b c Ibid.
  10. ^ Section 311.176, R.S.Mo.
  11. ^ Section 311.178, R.S.Mo
  12. ^ Section 311.200, R.S.Mo.
  13. ^ Section 311.325, R.S.Mo.
  14. ^ a b Section 311.310, R.S.Mo.
  15. ^ Section 311.086, R.S.Mo.
  16. ^ Section 311.055, R.S.Mo.
  17. ^ "Don't Try This at Home," Domestic Fuel: Alternative Fuel News: Archives, May 4, 2006
  18. ^ 26 U.S.C. 5179
  19. ^ 26 U.S.C. 5601
  20. ^ 26 U.S.C. 5602
  21. ^ 27 CFR Part 19
  22. ^ Chapter 312, R.S.Mo.
  23. ^ Chapter 311 R.S.Mo.
  24. ^ Chapter 312, R.S.Mo.
  25. ^ "Council Says Yes To Early Sunday Beer Sales - Political News Story - KETV Omaha". http://www.ketv.com/politics/10569235/detail.html. Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 
  26. ^ "Nevada Revised Statutes: Chapter 458, Section 260". http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-458.html#NRS458Sec260. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. 
  27. ^ NMSA 60-7A-1 Section A
  28. ^ NMSA 60-7A-1 Section B
  29. ^ NMSA 60-7A-1 Section D
  30. ^ NMSA 60-7A-1 Section C,H
  31. ^ NMSA 60-7A-1 Section E
  32. ^ NMSA 60-7B-1 Section B (1)
  33. ^ "Ohio Revised Code» TITLE [43 XLIII LIQUOR» CHAPTER 4301: LIQUOR CONTROL LAW]". http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4301.22. Retrieved on 2007-10-18. 
  34. ^ http://www.oregon.gov/OLCC/docs/liquor_license_and_license_process/law_orientation/retailers_law_orientation_booklet.pdf
  35. ^ [1]
  36. ^ http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/leginfo/MinorCode.htm | title=Sec.106.04 (Texas State Law) - Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

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