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August 27, 2020
Q&A: So, can I sit at a bar?!
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink
Q: So, can I sit at a bar?!
UP: What a mess! Honestly, it depends on who you ask, which is unfortunate for owners. If you ask for clarification from one agency who says it’s okay, and another shows up that has a different interpretation, you’re in trouble. All of this confusion could have been avoided with better communication, but it seems like our constant questioning is getting somewhere. Tomorrow, ALE, ABC law enforcement, and CMPD ABC unit are all getting together to hammer this out. Yes, you read that correctly; there are three agencies who enforce liquor laws, and right now, they’re all doing so differently.
Q: Do you think this will have a positive or negative effect on the push for privatization?
UP: Yes, I think it helps those who argue privatization. What we’ve been seeing is botched messaging due to a redundancy in enforcement. There’s no reason to have three different groups doing the same job, and the fact that small businesses’ wellbeings are put at risk because they don’t seem to work well together is an easy talking point against a state-run system.
Q: Not a question, but thank you for continuing to report on this.
UP: That’s what we’re here for! We appreciate your support; your subscriptions allow us to do this. Please tell your friends about us to help us grow even more!
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