TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – The long-standing liquor wall, which was been around since Prohibition ended, is facing the wrecking ball under a bill headed to Gov. Rick Scott's desk.
After two days of debate, the House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Senate's bill (SB 106) by one vote. It is the first time since at least 2000 that a bill in the House has been decided by a vote, according to Lobbytools, a service that tracks Florida bills.
The bill allows grocery stores, big box retailers and other stores to sell liquor in the same space as other products. Currently, liquor must be sold in a side store separated by a wall.
To read the rest of the story, please go to: Associated Press
