How would reform work?
The State Liquor Control Board would be in charge of the process of transitioning from state operated sales to private sector sales. The board would start by recommending to the state legislature a rate of taxation on liquor sales. The board would then have until July 1, 2011 for a smooth transition process. Retailers with the approved licenses may begin selling spirits by October 1, 2011. The transition of selling the state’s distribution warehouse and inventory should be complete by April 1, 2012 so that the state can fully cease its liquor sales operations by that date.
