<P> Production of distilled alcohols is regulated at the National level under USC Title 26 subtitle E Ch51 . Numerous requirements must be met to do so and production carries an excise tax . Owning or operating a distillation apparatus without filing the proper paperwork and paying the taxes carries federal criminal penalties . </P> <P> In land or property that is being rented or owned by the federal government, state, territory, and federal district alcohol laws do not apply . Instead, only laws made by the federal government apply . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> State </Th> <Th_colspan="3"> Alcoholic beverage control state </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Alcohol sale hours </Th> <Th_colspan="3"> Grocery store sales </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Age </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Beer </Th> <Th> Wine </Th> <Th> Distilled spirits </Th> <Th> On - premises </Th> <Th> Off - premises </Th> <Th> Beer </Th> <Th> Wine </Th> <Th> Distilled spirits </Th> <Th> Purchasing </Th> <Th> Consumption </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Alabama </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> Yes </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Prohibited between midnight until noon on Sundays in some counties . Private clubs, which require a membership fee and a membership card, have no day or time restrictions . </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Yes </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 No exceptions to the law </Td> <Td> 13.9% ABV cap on beer Beer containers may not exceed 25.4 ounces (0.75 l) ABV> 14.9% wine sold in state stores Alcohol may be served 24 hours a day unless restricted by local ordinances . Twenty - six of Alabama's 67 counties do not allow the sale of alcohol . However, possession and consumption remain legal within those 26 counties . Of the 26 "dry" counties, 23 have at least one "wet" city; these are considered "moist" dry counties . Within those 23 counties there are 43 wet cities . State law allows any city with a population greater than 1,000 located within a dry county to "go wet" if a referendum is passed by 50% of voters . State retains monopoly over wholesaling of distilled spirits only . <P> Distilled spirits (liquor) are purchasable in either state - owned retail liquor stores, known as ABC Stores, or privately - owned retail liquor stores . Privately - owned retail liquor stores tend to be open on Sundays, public (federal & state) holidays, and later hours than state - owned liquor stores . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Alaska </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 8 a.m.--5 a.m., except election days (liquor stores may not open until polls close) </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No (although many grocery stores have separate areas that sell all forms of alcoholic beverages and many bars sell packaged liquor as well) </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: Underage drinking allowed for medical purposes, and on private non-alcohol selling premises with parental consent </Td> <Td> Most communities have more restrictive laws, ranging from restrictions on operating hours to bans on sale and possession . Sellers / servers may not, for any reason, give a person alcohol for free or sell it for less than its cost . Sellers / servers may drink while on duty, but no intoxicated person may remain on the premises, so an impaired server could be arrested . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Arizona </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 6 a.m.--2 a.m. seven days a week--no election day nor holiday restrictions </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> Yes </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: Underage drinking allowed for religious and medical purposes </Td> <Td> Sales of any type of alcohol are legal at any store that has an off - premises liquor license, including but not limited to convenience stores and grocery stores . Bars may sell closed containers of alcohol for consumption off the premises . Drive - through liquor stores are allowed . Everclear Grain Alcohol Proof 190 (95% alcohol) is legal . A large percentage of the land area of Arizona is in Indian reservations, many of which have liquor laws considerably more restrictive than state law, up to and including total prohibition . "Beer busts" (all the beer / liquor one can drink for a set price) in bars are illegal . Persons 19 years of age or older may work in bars and liquor stores serving and selling alcohol . Patrons may not purchase for on premises consumption more than 40 ounces of beer, 1 liter of wine or 4 ounces of distilled spirits at one time . DUI penalties are some of the most severe in the nation . A person convicted of a DUI (even first offense) must have an interlock installed in his car for one year . Arizona has an' Impaired to the Slightest Degree' law that can convict a person even if his BAC is less than . 08% . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Arkansas </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Sale prohibited Sundays, Mondays between 12: 00 a.m. and 1: 00 a.m., or on any other days between the hours of 1: 00 a.m. and 7: 00 a.m. The governing body of any city or town may fix later closing hours for the permitted premises of a hotel or restaurant which in no event shall be later than two (2) hours after midnight on Saturday night . </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Yes </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 No exceptions to the law </Td> <Td> Has numerous dry counties and other dry areas, but private clubs can serve even in dry areas . Alcohol sales are generally prohibited on Sundays, but exceptions can be made through local option (usually for restaurants and private clubs). No sales on Christmas Day . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> California </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 6 a.m.--2 a.m. </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> Yes </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: A minor will not be penalized for consuming alcohol if discovered or reported through a medical emergency . </Td> <Td> Relatively unrestricted; beer, wine and liquor available at grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and warehouse clubs . No statewide holiday restrictions . Motor vehicles entering from Mexico may only import 1 liter of alcohol (duty - free). Sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages higher than 60% ABV is illegal (B&P 23403). You may serve alcohol if you are at least 21 years of age . City and county governments can set different sale hours . 18 -, 19 - and 20 - year - old wine and beer production students can taste--but not consume--what they are making and studying . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Colorado </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 7 a.m.--2 a.m. </Td> <Td> Beer, wine, and liquor: 8 a.m.--midnight <P> 3.2 beer: 5 a.m. - midnight </P> </Td> <Td> 3.2 only * </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> No * </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: Underage consumption allowed on private non-alcohol selling premises with parental consent, for religious, medical, and educational purposes . </Td> <Td> Spirituous, vinous & malt liquor available in liquor stores and liquor - licensed drug stores only . Liquor stores closed on Christmas Day . Sunday sales restriction lifted on July 1, 2008 . Liquor stores and liquor - licensed drug stores may have only one location, while 3.2% beer may be sold in gas stations, supermarkets, and convenience stores . Appropriately licensed businesses may also sell 3.2% beer for both on and off - premises consumption . A small number of grocery stores are licensed as drug stores and sell full strength beer, wine, and spirits . As an example, a chain grocery store that has pharmacy services at most or all locations may elect a single location in the chain as the licensed establishment to sell beer, wine, and spirits . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Connecticut </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 9 a.m.--1 a.m. (Mon.--Thurs .) 9 a.m.--2 a.m. (Fri.--Sat .) 11 a.m.--1 a.m. (Sun .) </Td> <Td> 8 a.m.--10 p.m. (Mon.--Sat .) 10 a.m.--6 p.m. (Sun .) </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> No </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: No explicit age if a present legal guardian is 21 or older </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: Underage consumption is allowed on private non alcohol selling premises with parental consent, for medical and religious puroposes, and on alcohol selling premises with parental consent . </Td> <Td> Sunday off - premises sales allowed as of May 20, 2012; Sunday on - premises sales subject to local ordinances . <P> Beer can be purchased at grocery / convenience stores . Spirits and wine can be purchased only at liquor stores . </P> <P> No off - premises alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day . </P> <P> Open container law applies only to drivers, not passengers . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Delaware </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 9 a.m.--1 a.m. </Td> <Td> 9 a.m.--1 a.m. (Mon.--Sat .) noon--8 p.m. (Sun .) Municipalities with a population over 50,000 persons may impose stricter hours of sale by local ordinance . </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: A minor will not be penalized for if discovered consuming alcohol through a medical emergency . Underage drinking allowed on private non-alcohol selling premises with parental consent, for religious purposes . </Td> <Td> For off - premises consumption, alcohol may be purchased only in a liquor store, taproom, or a brew pub that has an off - premises license . Unless accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21, no person under 21 may enter a liquor store or taproom for any reason, even for the intent of purchasing only tobacco or lottery tickets . No sales of alcohol by liquor stores or taprooms are permitted during designated holidays including Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> District of Columbia </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> 8 a.m.--2 a.m. Sun.--Thu., <P> 8 a.m.--3 a.m. Fri.--Sat . </P> </Td> <Td> Liquor Stores: <P> 9 a.m.--midnight daily * Grocery Stores: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. daily </P> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Yes </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: A minor will not be penalized for if discovered consuming alcohol through a medical emergency . </Td> <Td> * Liquor stores can begin applying for licenses to open on Sunday as of January 16, 2013 . <P> No singles sold, but stores in some areas may apply for an exemption . Certain wards may be made dry by the decision of the local ANC, but as of 2005 none are The day before a federal or district holiday, on - premises retailers may sell / serve from 8 a.m. - 3 a.m. On New Yer's Eve, on - premises retailers may sell / serve until 4 a.m. on January 1 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Florida </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> State law prohibits selling of alcohol between midnight and 7 a.m., unless the county chooses to change the operating hours later (FS 562.14 (1)); such as for Sunday morning; Ormond Beach stays open until 7pm on Sundays . Miami - Dade County liquor stores may operate 24 hours a day . </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Yes </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: 18 for educational purposes </Td> <Td> Sale, processing, or consumption of any liquor or spirit of greater than 153 proof is illegal . (FSS 565.07) <P> No retail sale of wine in containers larger than 1 gallon . FS 564.05 Supermarkets and other licensed business establishments may sell beer, low - alcohol liquors, and wine . Liquor must be sold in dedicated liquor stores which may be in a separate part of a grocery or a drug store . As of July 1, 2015, the restriction on 64 ounce refillable containers, or growlers, has been lifted and beer may be sold in quantities of 64 ounces, in addition to the previously legal 32 and 128 ounce sizes . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Georgia </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Hours of sale determined by local jurisdiction . No alcohol sales on Christmas Day . </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> Yes </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: Underage drinking allowed on non-alcoholic premises with parental consent, and for religious and medical purposes . </Td> <Td> 14% ABV cap on beer . <P> Sunday off - premises sales from 12: 30 p.m. to 11: 30 p.m. allowed only by local referendum . In general, one may not be drunk in public . Though there is no state law prohibiting drinking in public, most municipal corporations and political subdivisions limit the possession of open containers of alcohol to private property, with notable exceptions being Savannah and Roswell . A charge of public drunkenness is only warranted when one is drunk in public and his acts are either loud or disorderly . </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Hawaii </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> No </Td> <Td> Bars and restaurants stop serving alcohol at 2 a.m., but some hold a special' cabaret license' that allows them to continue serving alcohol until 4 a.m. </Td> <Td> 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. Within Honolulu County 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Within Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii counties </Td> <Td_colspan="3"> Yes </Td> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> 21 Exception: Underage consumption allowed for religious purposes </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> State </Th> <Th_colspan="3"> Alcoholic beverage control state </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Alcohol sale hours </Th> <Th_colspan="3"> Grocery store sales </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Age </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr>

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