SALISBURY – A discussion on eliminating wine sales at county liquor dispensaries stalled last week after a meeting with board representatives.
Citing a lack of complaints from private businesses, and concerns that removing wine products would lead to layoffs, the Wicomico County Council on Tuesday agreed not to move forward at this time with an effort to terminate wine sales at local liquor dispensaries. The consensus came during a meeting with the county’s Liquor Control Board to discuss the council’s request.
“I think this warrants much more discussion,” said Councilwoman Nicole Acle.
In late October, the council agreed to reach out to the liquor control board requesting Wicomico liquor dispensaries refrain from selling wine effective Jan. 1, 2021.