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Are Dry Counties in Oklahoma History After New Laws Pass?

Are Dry Counties in Oklahoma History After New Laws Pass?

When voters passed State Question 792 in November 2016, they chose to say goodbye to dry counties in Oklahoma. More laws just passed on June 26, 2018 allowing expanded alcohol sales in previously dry counties. Alcohol laws are changing dramatically statewide as a result. State Question 792 took the first step toward modernization of alcohol laws. It standardized beer regulation across the state, doing away with the low-point distinction. Previously, approximately 14 dry counties did not allow any alcohol sales at bars and restaurants except low-alcohol-content beer at some establishments. The only place to buy alcohol was at liquor stores, and...

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Are Head Shops Illegal in Oklahoma?

Are Head Shops Illegal in Oklahoma?

Head shops are stores that sell rolling papers, smoking accessories, and what police might call “drug paraphernalia”, along with tobacco and other legal products. Law enforcement in Oklahoma have cracked down on head shops over the past few years, claiming that they sell items used to take drugs. For instance, a market that sold glass pipes has been repeatedly targeted for arrests and civil asset forfeiture. Oklahoma law defines drug paraphernalia as “all equipment, products and materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or fashioned specifically for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing,...

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Will New Liquor Laws in Oklahoma Impact DUI Arrests?

Will New Liquor Laws in Oklahoma Impact DUI Arrests?

New liquor laws modernizing Oklahoma’s legal restrictions on sale of alcohol will go into effect in 2018. Consumers welcome the new laws, while liquor store owners are wary of reduced sales. The wider availability of alcohol could impact arrest rates for driving under the influence. First, State Question 792 allows grocery and convenience stores to sell wine and strong beer. Before passage of this law, only liquor stores could sell liquor, wine, and beer with more than 3.2% alcohol. Starting on October 1, 2018, grocery stores and convenience stores can sell wine and stronger beer alongside low-alcohol beer. The Retail Liquor Association...

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