Retail Liquor Assoc. Outlines Support For Modernized Liquor Laws in State
Cold beer at liquor stores, 6-point beer and wine at gas stations closer to reality
By JARREL WADE World Staff Writer
Liquor store retailers reached a major decision Tuesday that will likely lead to a vote for cold beer in Oklahoma liquor stores and 6-point beer and wine available at convenience and grocery stores.
The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma announced its support of proposed legislation to modernize Oklahoma liquor stores to join 45 other states that allow “single-strength refrigerated beer” statewide.
“What it means is maybe — just maybe — prohibition is going to be over in Oklahoma,” said Mike Thornbrugh, spokesman for QuikTrip.
Thornbrugh said the vote likely won’t reach voters until November 2016, and it will first face a legislative vote to get on the ballot.