Outskirts Liquor Stores: A Potential Problem for Local Law Enforcement?
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More Liquor Stores Near City Borders
SB24 is a prefiled bill that wants to change the rules for businesses that sell alcohol, like liquor stores.
This rule is about where liquor stores (or businesses selling alcohol) can operate. It says that currently, in most cities and towns, liquor stores can only sell alcohol within the city limits. However, there are two exceptions:
If the city or town has more than 200 people according to the most recent U.S. Census, then the rule applies.
If the liquor store is located within 2 miles of a city or town that has more than 20,000 people, the store is allowed to operate even if it’s outside the city limits.
So, the rule is about where liquor stores can open based on the size of the population and how close they are to bigger cities.
If passed, the new rule will begin on November 1, 2025.
Who will benefit from this law?
✔️Liquor Store Owners: They can open stores just outside city limits, giving them more options for locations.