Liquor Law Cheat Sheet

The changes passed as part of SQ792 take effect October 1st, which means you’ll need a handy cheat sheet on what to expect and when and where you can buy your favorite wine, beer, and spirits. To make things easier the changes have been organized by store types so you’ll know exactly what to look for as you are out and about.

Liquor Stores

Arguably the best improvements to be implemented in the law changes, Oklahoma liquor stores will now be able to offer even better products and services to their customers. Here’s what you can expect to see this fall:

• Refrigerated beer and wine can be sold

• Now able to sell non-alcohol items such as mixers, glasses, corkscrews, etc. as long as they don’t exceed 20% of monthly sales

• Can be open 8am until midnight

• Allows for ownership of up to 2 stores (if spirits are sold), removing single store restriction

• Sunday sales depending on county-level voting

Grocery and Convenience Stores

When the laws take effect Oklahoma consumers will be able to grab that bottle of wine or full strength six pack while doing the rest of their grocery shopping. While the selections won’t be as robust as the local liquor store, this will make it more convenient to pick up those easy-to-find big brands if you’re in a hurry.

• Wine up to 15% alcohol and beer up to 8.99% alcohol can be sold (no liquor)

• Full strength beer and wine sales 7 days a week from 6am to 2am

Other Changes

Updates to the distribution structure will also be put into effect which will change how beer, wine, and spirits are allocated and purchased by stores. While the impacts on pricing and selection are still being debated, the new structure will look much more similar to that of surrounding states.

• Brokers and wholesaler tiers merging, dropping down to three tiers within the Oklahoma supply chain

• SB 383 Companion Bill allows for shipment of wine to households

• SB 411 Bill allows breweries to be open same hours as bars