Bill > HB06482

This bill proposes to amend title 30 of the general statutes to prohibit retailers that sell food or candy from selling alcoholic liquor. In plain language, this means that stores which currently sell groceries, snacks, or confectionery products would be banned from also selling alcoholic beverages. The bill appears aimed at restricting where consumers can purchase alcohol, potentially to limit convenience or accessibility of liquor sales. By preventing food and candy retailers from obtaining liquor licenses, the legislation would create a strict separation between food-related businesses and alcohol sales, which could impact grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail establishments that currently offer both food and alcoholic beverages. The bill would require such retailers to choose between selling food/candy or selling alcohol, but not both.

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