Summary
Puesto Markets was denied a beer and wine license under the 500-foot spacing rule that treats grocery stores like liquor stores. The new code fixes that — beer and wine sales at markets like Puesto's will be allowed by right, no spacing buffer needed.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Family-owned grocery stores like Puesto Market that want to sell beer and wine.
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