E-Malt.com News article: USA, KS: Kansas legislators may allow grocery stores to sell full-strength beer

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal to permit grocery stores to sell full-strength beer, wine and liquor starting in July 2018, wibw.com reported on February 23.

The bill up for debate on Monday, March 2 in the House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee also would permit convenience stores to sell full-strength beer starting in July 2018.

Groceries and convenience stores now can sell weaker beer known as cereal malt beverage. Only liquor stores can sell full-strength beer, wine and liquor.

The measure is backed by grocery and convenience store chains. Many liquor store owners oppose it, fearing they'll be run out of business.

It would cap the number of retail liquor store licenses and allow store owners to transfer theirs to grocery stores in the same county starting in July 2018.


25 February, 2015