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I loathe big government but in this case it seems we are looking at the differences between States, and I am all about State's Rights (what the War of Northern Aggression was really fought over).
It all comes down to tax revenue . . . we had the same thing happen regularly in KS. We lived on the border of KS and MO and taxes were lower on alcohol in MO . . . but everyone was very careful about crossing over the line, loading up the wine bottles and crossing immediately back into KS, b/c cops regularly watched the one big discount distributor located right over the line, LOL.
BARKING: the only still I would be interested in these days would be one that could distill kudzu to make into ethanol, LOL!!!
SILVER: You are very welcome! That's what we do on this forum - help each other stay out of trouble, LOL!!!
Y'all know this law came about because of the bootleggers running untaxed moonshine up and down Hwy115.... You've not lived until you've had some peach brandy or "purple Jesus" It's how racin' got its start - I LOVE THE SOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!
Y'all know this law came about because of the bootleggers running untaxed moonshine up and down Hwy115.... You've not lived until you've had some peach brandy or "purple Jesus" It's how racin' got its start - I LOVE THE SOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL! Yep, you are so right . . . the ABC system was set up to make sure the state got its share of taxes . . . and so many of the existing regs (such as transporting liquor across state lines) have solely to do with taxation.
Bootlegging was a big deal in this region - kept money on the table for many families during prohibition and the Depression. My great uncles were in law enforcement in Iredell County and the stories they used to tell . . . straight out of a novel, you would think. People got shot and killed over bootlegging.
Mary: I agree - Peach brandy . . . NICE! Like my great uncle used to say -
"Take a few sips - it'll turn your head around."
Had some of that sweet mountain liquor this weekend. Would like some more.
You'd also be surprised how many of the ABC store cashiers don't know this law. I've carted out a few dozen bottles in the past and had one ask if I needed boxes. My family has a Christmas Eve party every year and I've been the one doing the purchasing for a few years now.
I do feel like a bit of a drunk having enough alcohol in the car that the rear end rides lower. Kinda funny. lol
I am planning a party and checked out the regs concerning purchase and transport of alcohol (including wine and beer). Here are the regs in case anyone else is planning a party for a large group:
Sounds like you may have to make more than one trip, maybe an extra if you invite me and Mrs. Mark:H
Sounds like you may have to make more than one trip, maybe an extra if you invite me and Mrs. Mark:H
LOL! I usually have friends who chip in and bring kegs . . . that helps - a bunch!!!
Son and his fiancee are now in the midst of planning a wedding. Do you think if they send out invites that say - BYOBottle of Jack Daniels, it would be tacky? :
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Sounds like you are going to have a good time!!
It's how racin' got its start - I LOVE THE SOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!
