Take Note...Liquor Laws Could Be Changing
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Governor Malloy has been working to change the CT Liquor Laws which would have bigger implications than the much publicized "Sunday Sale" issue. That's part of the change, but a small part if you dig deep into the issues. Plus, the Sunday Sales issue has also already been conceded by package store owners.
Under Governor Malloy's proposed legislation, supermarkets, big-box stores and even gas stations could go into the package store business. The two most important portions of the bill would allow box stores and food stores to own 9 alcohol sales permits--each! This would cost up to as many as 7,000 jobs and add hundreds of new alcohol permits to the state. Seven THOUSAND Connecticut residents would face unemployment, and hundreds of small, family-owned package stores would be run out of business. These additional licenses will create more opportunity for underage youths to purchase and consume alcohol.
Here are 2 petitions you can sign showing your support for local businesses and desire to keep liquor out of the hands of underage drinkers.
Under Governor Malloy's proposed legislation, supermarkets, big-box stores and even gas stations could go into the package store business. The two most important portions of the bill would allow box stores and food stores to own 9 alcohol sales permits--each! This would cost up to as many as 7,000 jobs and add hundreds of new alcohol permits to the state. Seven THOUSAND Connecticut residents would face unemployment, and hundreds of small, family-owned package stores would be run out of business. These additional licenses will create more opportunity for underage youths to purchase and consume alcohol.
Here are 2 petitions you can sign showing your support for local businesses and desire to keep liquor out of the hands of underage drinkers.
