ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Duluth lawmaker is pushing a bill that would legalize liquor sales on Sundays, even though he admits its chances are slim.
Sen. Roger Reinert says consumers have wanted the change for years, the Star Tribune ( http://bit.ly/11Gi44R ) reports.
The bill's opponents, including the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, say the change would cause problems for liquor stores.
Sunday liquor sales come up every year at the Capitol, but have found little success. Reinert tried the same bill in 2011, but it stalled after passing one committee. A Republican-backed amendment to a liquor bill that would have legalized Sunday sales last year failed.
Minnesota is one of 12 states that still outlaw Sunday liquor sales. All of Minnesota's neighboring states allow it.
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Information from the Star Tribune: http://www.startribune.com
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Comments (1)
Add commentSo, what kind of problems?
"The bill's opponents, including the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, say the change would cause problems for liquor stores."
What kind of problems? Making too much money?
I can see how some communities might be indifferent on the issue, but what about the cities in this state that have ONLY municipal run liquor stores? This would be a nice boost of income for said communities.
If it is a religion thing, no one is forcing anyone to drink alcohol on Sunday. For those who already drink on Sundays by stocking up on beer Saturday night, it would just be more convenient.
Not to mention, most communities allow bars and eating establishments to serve beer and spirits on Sundays anyway. So I guess, what's the big deal?
I'm probably missing something obvious, but missing it none-the-less.