Did you know there are states where Happy hour is outlawed?

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Happy Hour Banned? 7 US States Still Outlaw After-Work Drink Specials

Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them. Many of these bans began in the 1980s as a response to drunk driving.

 

Here are seven states in which happy hours are outlawed.

 

1. Massachusetts: The Bay State was one of the first U.S. states to ban happy hours. State law forbids free or discounted drinks, including two-for-one offers.

 

1. Alaska: Alaska law prohibits the sale of alcohol for "less than the price regularly charged for the beverages during the same calendar week," according to the Alaska State Legislature's website.

 

1. Rhode Island: The ban originated in 1985 due to concerns about drunk driving, according to Rhode Island Monthly.

 

1. Utah: Unlike other states, Utah didn't pass its happy hour ban until 2011.

 

1. Vermont: The Vermont Brewers Association (VBA) notes that happy hours are currently banned in the Green Mountain State.

 

1. North Carolina: North Carolina passed its ban in 1985, but its restrictions remain looser than most.

 

1. Oklahoma: The Sooner State also follows a model similar to North Carolina's ban. Bars can't sell free or below-cost drinks, per the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, and specials must remain at least 6% above cost.

 

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