Which factors determine allowable alcohol sale hours?

• A. License type and local ordinances; state law may also apply
• B. Customer demand
• C. Weather
• D. Time of day only

Answer: (A)

Hours for selling alcohol are determined by licensing rules at multiple levels: the type of license you hold, the local ordinances where you operate, and (in some cases) state law that sets the overall framework. Different licenses (for on-site service versus off-site sales) come with different permitted hours, and cities or counties can impose stricter limits or special restrictions. State law may provide broad guidelines or preempt local rules, or specify rules that localities can or cannot change. Weather or customer demand may influence business decisions, but they do not legally determine when you may sell alcohol.