Connecticut Allows Sunday Sales

One of the last states to hold out on allowing Sunday alcohol sales has changed its tune.

May 07, 2012

NEW YORK - Connecticut will become the 49th state to allow Sunday alcohol sales at retail, report Reuters, which could bring about $5.2 million a year back into state coffers rather than neighboring states.

The news source notes that for years consumers have crossed state lines into Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island to purchase alcohol on Sundays. Governor Dannel Malloy commented that he hopes the changes will encourage residents to make local purchases.

Opponents of repealing the state??s blue laws, such as the Connecticut Package Stores Association, claimed that Sunday alcohol sales would put small stores out of business, because the costs associated with hiring additional staff would be too much. The group dropped its opposition earlier this year.

According to the Associated Press, retail sales will be allowed between 10 am and 5 pm on Sunday, and liquor stores will also be able to sell other items used to prepare drinks, like fresh fruits and olives, as well as snacks like cheese and crackers. Also, alcohol sales permit holders will be able to own three package stores instead of two.

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