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In 1872, alcohol regulation reached new heights in the state with the passage of the Graham Law. This legislation prohibited drunkenness and the sale of alcohol to minors, and required all liquor sellers to post a $2,000 bond (more than $30,000 in 2007 U.S. dollars). [2] German-Americans fought the new law in the courts and at the ballot box.
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", [93] which is beer containing between 0.5% and 3.2% alcohol. Liquor laws [94] apply to all liquor, and special laws apply to "non-intoxicating beer". [93]
[26] [27] Residents from Virginia and Maryland would often drive to D.C. to obtain alcohol. In Louisiana , the 1987 law raising the age from 18 to 21 was deliberately written solely to comply with the National Minimum Drinking Age Act to avoid losing highway funding, while still allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to drink as before.
While many parts of the law will impact the inner workings of the alcohol industry, consumers may still see some changes. Wisconsin has new alcohol laws. Here's how they might affect you as a ...
Illinois allows wine, beer and liquor to be sold everywhere, even at pharmacies. New York allows for beer sales in supermarkets, delis and gas stations. Liquor and wine can only be bought in ...
For decades, breweries around the state have been limited to what alcohol they can serve due to state laws. But Wisconsin Act 73, which passed in December 2023, made changes to the state's alcohol ...
Virginia cities are not subject to county alcohol laws as they are independent by state law, and all Virginia cities are wet. [142] Virginia also restricts the sale of hard liquors (or distilled spirits) to retail stores operated by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
The bill fundamentally alters Wisconsin's complicated system governing the making, distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages. Gov. Tony Evers signs sweeping overhaul of Wisconsin alcohol ...