There are currently 18 monopoly or control states in the U.S. The term "control state" is popular but misleading because all states control and regulate the sale of alcohol. Therefore every state is a control state but only 18 are monopoly states.
The 18 monopoly states are:
Alabama
Idaho
Michigan
Mississippi
Montana
Ohio
Oregon
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
In addition, Montgomery County in Maryland is a monopoly county.
It is illegal for any state to accept returned liquor. Even if the bottle is unopened, the store can be slapped with a hefty fine and penalty if they were to do so.
To let you know, I work for a Liquor Agency in Ohio and there are many contradictory laws about return policy, considering the state liquor control bill is over hundreds of pages long. For the most part, when I explain the process of returning liquor to a customer, 99% of the time they say it is not even close to being worthwhile to return their liquor. If the bottle is opened, you cannot return it. If you paid cash, you cannot return it etc. etc. It would only be worth your time to return a really expensive bottle like Macallan 25 which goes for almost $800.
Can I return an unopened bottle of alcohol.
Unfortunately, no.
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You can get an application at any liquor store or restaurant that serves alcohol. It is only one page and you fill out some information about yourself and return it with a $30 check to the state. Then they will send you your liquor license, if approved, and also you can start working on the receipt of your fee payment.
How much do liquor liscense cost in the state of michigan
Congress cannot tax liquor. Liquor can only be taxed through the state level. Each state has their own tax levels.
No, liquor licenses are only valid in the state that issued them.
These regulations change from location-to-location and state-to-state. You must contact your state's liquor control agency to determine the requirements.
How much does the Texas liquor licen. cost
It depends on the state.
No;liquor licences are issued by state governments jn Australia