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Brevard booze proposal gets past first hurdle at county meeting

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Updated  March 23, 2021 7:29pm EDT
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FOX 35 Orlando

Brevard may loosen alcohol restrictions

In Brevard County, commissioners are looking to change that county's alcohol ordinance to permit 24-hour sales at bars and restaurants.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - It’s a proposal that would change an old alcohol ordinance that’s been in place for many years. Right now, bars and restaurants in unincorporated Brevard County can’t sell alcohol between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Some businesses say they are concerned they will not be able to hire more staff to fill those 24 hours.

"I just want you to think about this. You are three times more likely to die in the United States from obesity and yet McDonald's and Taco Bell is open 24 hours. So, let's allow that same freedom to places that sell alcohol," John Tobia, Brevard County commissioner said.

There will be another vote taking place in less than a month on this proposal.