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Lawmakers Look at Opening ABC Stores on Sunday

Mar 26th, 2009 • Category: News

By Chad Tucker FOX8 News

March 25, 2009

Lawmakers have proposed a measure that could end the last vestiges of North Carolina’s “blue laws.”

Legislation filed this week would let cities and counties open their local Alcoholic Beverage Control stores. Under current law, local Alcoholic Beverage Control stores must close each Sunday.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday liquor industry analysts project the state would get at least $5.5 million in additional tax revenue. Opponents note the additional revenue relies on people drinking more liquor.

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http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-sunday-liquor-sales-090325,0,7138667.story

One Response »

  1. Lyn Kazin on October 14th, 2010 at 4:53 am:

    nice :)