Though the United States is unique in the world for having a free citizenry
that has a great deal of personal liberty, some things still fall under the
strict rules of law. One of these things is alcohol consumption. Every state
in the union has its own set of alcohol sale and consumption laws. Nationwide,
these laws are a mixture of historic temperance statutes and guidelines that
are established by law enforcement recommendations. Some are strange, but they
all contribute to how alcohol is perceived.
Idaho: Huge Land Mass, Sparse Population
Idaho’s liquor laws center around alcohol’s presence per capita. This state
measures more than 83,000 square miles in area, but it limits liquor licenses
by population. Liquor licenses are issued at a rate of one per 1,500 hundred
residents. With only about 1.5 million people, it is possible for several
towns, in more than one county, to have access to only one establishment that
is allowed to serve spirits. Of course, most businesses with liquor licenses
are found in urban centers. Unfortunately, in this state, urban centers are
separated by hours of driving along dangerous and lonely highways in the
wilderness.
Louisiana: It’s All About Intent
As one of the last states in the country to raise its drinking age to 21,
Louisiana has left plenty of room in its alcohol laws for hardcore
enthusiasts. Having alcohol in your vehicle is not considered a violation by
Louisiana law. It isn’t even a violation if the containers are open. What is a
true violation, however, is a drinking apparatus in the containers. That’s
right, Louisiana law enforcement tends to only look down upon containers that
are set-up for consumption. This includes straws, glasses, funnels, and
anything else commonly seen on a street during Mardi Gras.
Pennsylvanian Puritans and Wine
The United States is the best place in the world to practice capitalistic
methods of business. This is true even for businesses that make a profit from
selling things like exotic and craft wines. No matter how popular an
establishment is for selling great wine, in this state, it is only allowable
to have about 1,000 bottles of wine in storage at any one time. If stores
exceed this amount, excess bottles must be confiscated and destroyed in a
public place with witnesses. This is one Puritanical influence that has
remained for centuries, though Pennsylvania wine sellers are some of the most
popular in the country.
Nevada: The Sin State is Light on Liquor
Nevada bucks the trend of every other US state when it comes to carrying open
containers. Public intoxication and consumption from an open container is
considered a violation of alcohol laws in all other 49 states. However, Nevada
has written legislation that states that alcoholism is a disease deserving of
humanitarian protection. From the open desert to the Las Vegas strip, it is
not illegal to be in public with an open container of alcohol. Be warned.
There are harsh rules and regulations if you misbehave while enjoying this lax
liquor law.
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Sources:
MONEY Magazine | These Are the States With the Craziest Liquor Laws
Liquor.com | 7 of the Most Bizarre Alcohol Laws in the United States
Aim to Serve | Weird Alcohol Laws and Other Useless Trivia
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