dry counties
No booze jurisdictions
Dry counties are counties in the United States where the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited or heavily restricted.
The term contrasts with wet counties, where alcohol sales are legal.
Most dry counties are in the South and Midwest, often reflecting local religious influence.
Some permit alcohol in certain cities or under specific conditions: The county is dry, but you can buy beer at restaurants in town.
- local optionCommunity self-determination on issues
- liquor lawsRules governing alcohol sales
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