Wednesday, March 30, 2005
South Carolina legislature encourages drinking and driving
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Liquor plan would help bars, hurt stores
By JEFF STENSLAND
Staff Writer
Customers would pay more for spirits at South Carolina’s liquor stores — but less at bars and restaurants — under a plan approved by lawmakers Tuesday.
The tax shift is a result of changes that would allow bars and restaurants to use free-pour instead of minibottles.