Garnett City Leaders are researching all the legalities involved in changing State Liquor Laws to accommodate some local activities that are coming up. One of the vendors at the upcoming Business and Professional Women’s Square Fair would like to have wine sampling.
The State passed new laws regarding strong beer for sale in grocery stores and convenience stores and expanded product offerings in liquor stores; but, how does that apply in this case in which a vendor wants to offer wine sampling and sell bottled wine from their booth? Garnett Community Development Director, Susan Wettstien, says the vendor has their paper work with the State in order. However, it may take a change in a City Ordinance, as other cities, that allow this on public property, have passed an ordinance to allow for it. Wettstien says the change in City law would also likely affect organizations, like Cornstock, which sells beer at its concert location in Lake Garnett Park.
