Oklahoma’s liquor laws have come a long way in a matter of years. In October 2018, State Question 792 changed the game for Oklahoma breweries and liquor stores. The alcohol law reform went into effect that month and allowed breweries to sell their full-strength beers in grocery and convenience stores. It also allowed accompanied guests […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Accompanied minors
Parents in search of a good bottle of wine or a high-end selection of spirits will no longer have to leave their kids tied up outside the liquor store. You can forget about needing to leave a note on the window of your car that says, “Don’t worry; the A/C is on and he’s listening […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Bottles rocked
State Question 792 passed in 2016 and changed laws regarding alcohol sales and distribution in the state. When it went into effect last October, the law allowed grocery stores and convenience stores to sell full-strength beer and wine. Now, liquor stores are struggling to compete against grocery and convenience stores. Bryan Kerr, president of Retail […]
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There is more to State Question 792 than cold beer and wine sales
“Everyone selling alcohol is to be licensed through ABLE. We pushed hard for that,” Bice said.
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Getting right with welfare
Credit: Brad Gregg Authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, the measure prohibits the use of electronic welfare cards at liquor stores, casinos, strip clubs, smoke shops and the like. “This legislation helps guarantee welfare funds are directed to the support of families as they get back on their feet,” said Standridge. That’s all well and […]