Weird Liquor Laws

Author: Darcia Helle  //  Category: Things I've Read

The March/April issue of Mother Jones has a short list of weird liquor laws. I got a chuckle from a few and thought I’d share them with you.

Alaska: No alcohol sales between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Evidently, that 3 hour break is when you’re supposed to eat breakfast and sober up before starting over.

Florida: Boozing may be prohibited during hurricanes.
I live in Florida. People here have hurricane parties and I’m pretty sure they are not alcohol-free.

Georgia: Public drunkenness is illegal, but drinking in public is fine.
Hmm…

Oklahoma: Stores must sell alcoholic drinks at room temperature.
Does this mean there is no such thing as a frozen pina colada in Oklahoma?

South Carolina: No liquor sold on Election Day.
If ever there was a day that deserved alcohol, this is the one.

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  • http://janekennedysutton.blogspot.com/ Jane Kennedy Sutton

    We have some very strange laws in the U.S. I live in Florida, too, and I always thought liquor was the most important item in a hurricane survival kit!

  • http://www.QuietFuryBooks.com Darcia Helle

    You’re right, Jane. In fact, I think they tell us to put a handful of nips in the box with our extra batteries and bottled water!

  • Jerry

    I’ve always had trouble understanding “drink responsibly.” Aren’t those terms mutually exclusive? KaPANG!