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The only substantial exception to the three-tier system is the State of Washington. [4] In November 2011, voters in Washington approved Initiative 1183, which dismantled the state-operated retailing system and removed the legal requirement for a three-tier distribution system for alcoholic beverage sales.
Map showing alcoholic beverage control states in the United States. The 17 control or monopoly states as of November 2019 are: [2]. Alabama – Liquor stores are state-run or on-premises establishments with a special off-premises license, per the provisions of Title 28, Code of Ala. 1975, carried out by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
ABV > 5.0+% sold in state-controlled stores only. 4.0% ABW (5.0% ABV) beer may be sold at grocery stores and convenience stores. [137] State-controlled stores close on Sundays and cease operations no later than 10 p.m. the rest of the week. Restaurants must buy from the state-controlled store (no delivery) at retail prices.
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The most significant of these changes was the end to the state monopoly on liquor sales and distribution. [2] The state's exit from retail liquor sales meant that over 900 state employees lost their jobs. [2] On June 1, 2012, Washington completed its transition to private liquor sales.
A liquor store in Breckinridge, Colorado, United States (2009). A liquor store is a retail business that predominantly sells prepackaged alcoholic beverages, including liquors (typically in bottles), wine or beer, usually intended to be consumed off the store's premises.
Until the mid-1970s, competitor Coors of Colorado had a limited 11-state distribution area; Washington and Montana were not added until 1976, [5] [6] and Oregon did not approve sales of Coors in grocery stores until 1985. [7] [8] [9] [10]
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