Re: laws (even more ridiculous?)

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)]

 > From: Joseph Tamburino <http://www.us.oracle.com/~jtamburi>
 > Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 14:33:05 -0500
 >
 > Really from: Joseph Tamburino <http://www.us.oracle.com/~jtamburi>
 > 
 > With all the talk about salmonella these days, I'm surprised that law
 > was repealed.
 > 
 > Here are some more wacky laws.  I don't know if these were covered:
 > 
 > In Ma, it is illegal for most supermarkers to sell liquor
 > of any kind (including beer and wine).  This includes "club" stores
 > like Costco and BJs, although they get around this restriction
 > by offering beer/wine from a separate entrance to the same
 > building.
 > 
 > Certain supermarkers (very few) were able to get around this restriction
 > (although I'm not sure how).

The deal is that, for a given supermarket chain or owner, at most 3 stores
may carry liquor.

The liquor laws are truly annoying.  When we need white wine or sherry for
a recipe, and we going shopping on Sunday, we are simply SOL.

And don't get me started about mace!  Sheesh!

Ca definitely did things right.

 > These supermarkers can sell beer and wine
 > Monday through Saturday, but not Sunday.
 > 
 > Times are changing though.  It seems lately these stores are allowed to
 > sell liquor at "certain times" on Sunday, even if they can sell food
 > 24-hours/day.
 > 
 > Blue laws are strange ....
 > 
 > --Joe