By: Mike Kennedy mkennedy@railey.com 301-616-6106 October 27th, 2008 Category: Garrett County News, News

The Deep Creek Lake Property Owners Association (POA) has publicly stated they are in support of allowing Sunday liquor sales in Garrett County as reported on both The Deep Creek Blog and the Deep Creek Lake Property Association’s own web site. The Deep Creek Lake POA consists of over 1,300 members who own real estate on and around Deep Creek Lake.

A referendum to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays has been added to each districts ballot in the upcoming election - which will be held on November 4^th. For those of you that do not know the history of this issue - Garrett County, Maryland has always been a “dry” county on Sundays - meaning, except for two districts, Sunday alcohol sales are prohibited in restaurants, bars, and all retail outlets (convenience stores, grocery stores, and liquor stores).

It is quite common for visitors and tourists to give you a strange look when you tell them they can’t buy alcohol on Sundays during their visit to Garrett County. Most restaurant owners have stated this law greatly hurts their business as Sunday is one of the most important days of the week in the restaurant industry. Most could argue this law has certainly slowed down the development of new restaurants in the area over the years.

The main highlights of the referendum are;

• Sunday alcohol sales will only be permitted from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
• Anyone purchasing alcohol must also purchase a meal as well.

The POA argues that they would like to see this referendum passed for the following reasons;

• It would help maintain the viability of the local restaurants.
• It would provide more employment at these establishments on Sundays.
• It reinforces the tourism industry in the county.
• And it supports Garrett County’s Economic Plan without costing the local taxpayers anything.

 If you take an interest in this issue, please vote on November 4^th.

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Tags: Deep Creek Lake Property Owners Association, Sunday Alcohol Sales

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