Texas isn’t the only state with weird liquor laws. All over the country, “blue laws,” originally intended to keep Christian citizens on the straight and narrow, are still on the books. Did we forget one? Tell us about your state or town’s laws in the comments below.
To read about the law in Texas that allows officers to arrest people for public intoxication inside bars, click here.
Alabama
No beer bottles bigger than 16 ounces. Wine labels may not be “immodest or sensuous”—one with a naked, bike-riding nymph is banned.
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Alaska
No alcohol sales between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.
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Colorado
Illegal to ride a horse under the influence.
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Florida
Boozing may be prohibited during hurricanes.
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Georgia
Public drunkenness is illegal, but drinking in public is fine.
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New Hampshire
State-run liquor stores conveniently located at highway rest stops.
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Oklahoma
Stores must sell alcoholic drinks at room temperature.
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Texas
Anyone under 21 can drink if they’re with their parents—or spouse.
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