Department of Consumer Protection

Turning Clocks Back Doesn't Mean Extended Liquor Sales

We turn the clocks back an hour come 2 a.m. on Sunday, be don’t expect to spend an extra hour at the bar.

They will not be able to continue serving alcohol until 2 a.m. comes around again, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection.    

Patrons and owners of cafes, bars and restaurants that sell liquor are not allowed a “do-over” of that last hour, state officials said in a news release.

“Although we turn the clock back to 1:00 a.m., the law does not allow liquor sales to restart or continue,” Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein said in a statement. “On Sunday, once 2:00 a.m. is reached -- the first time -- all liquor sales and consumption must stop.”
 

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