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Connecticut Blue Laws through the years Protestors in the state Capitol in Feb. 2012 voice their opinion against the laws (Photo Credit: CT Post )

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Page 1: Connecticut blue laws through the years

Connecticut Blue Laws through the years

Protestors in the state Capitol in Feb. 2012 voice their opinion against the laws(Photo Credit: CT Post)

Page 2: Connecticut blue laws through the years

Blue laws originally referred to a ban on certain activities on Sundays, but in Conn. now the most common use is in reference to the prohibition of Sunday liquor sales.

This is the cover to a book compilation of all blue laws in Connecticut (Image credit: Open Library).

Page 3: Connecticut blue laws through the years

Grocery stores that sell beer must deny customers after 9 p.m. and on Sundays.

Stores like Grand Union Market, located on Rt. 44 in Mansfield, cover their beer displays after 9 p.m. and all day Sunday to block customers from taking it off the shelf. (Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)

Page 4: Connecticut blue laws through the years

There is no ban on grocery stores selling non-alcohol cocktail mix

(Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)

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…but they can only sell beer.

The beer cooler at Grand Union Market. Although the store is open on Sundays, current law prohibits the sale of beer (Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)

Page 6: Connecticut blue laws through the years

Some liquor stores support the bill

Villa Spirit Shoppe displays this sign on its store front to show customers they are in favor of the bill (Photo credit: Abby Ferrucci)

Some liquor stores support the bill.

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Others, like Bird Dog Discount Liquors, are against the bill, but will still open on Sundays to remain competitive if the law is changed.

Located on busy Rt. 32 in Mansfield, Bird Dog welcomes UConn student customers (Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)

Page 8: Connecticut blue laws through the years

Liquor stores are allowed to sell hard alcohol….

(Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)

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…and beer…

(Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)…and beer…

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…and wine.

…and wine.

(Photo Credit: Abby Ferrucci)

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Gov. Malloy announced on Jan. 14 that he will introduce legislation to end the blue laws. (Photo Credit: CT Mirror)

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Campaigns like this one, paid for by the Connecticut Food Association, aim at ending Blue Laws in Connecticut.

Image Credit: www.endctbluelaws.org

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Supporters of the bill rallied at the state capitol on February 28th

(Photo Credit: CT Post)

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Supporters of the bill rallied at the state capitol on February 28th

(Photo Credit: CT Post)