Goodland Adopts Ordinance 1769: Sunday and Holiday Alcohol Sales Now Permitted

Goodland, Kansas has passed Ordinance 1769, allowing the sale of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages on Sundays. This is in response to House Bill 2137, which was enacted by the Kansas Legislature and signed by the Governor on May 19, 2021. The bill permits the sale of packaged alcoholic drinks and cereal malt beverages on Sundays, starting from 9:00 a.m., and on certain holidays.

Goodland city has updated its laws on alcohol and cereal malt beverage sales to align with HB 2137. The new ordinance replaces sections of the city's laws on beverages. It includes restrictions on the sale and consumption of cereal malt beverages from midnight to 6:00 a.m. It also bans alcohol sales on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The ordinance sets the hours of sale on allowed days. Sales are not permitted before 9:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. On Sundays, sales are only allowed from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The ordinance also sets rules for businesses licensed to sell cereal malt beverages for on-site consumption.

The ordinance will be published in the Goodland Star News for two consecutive weeks. It will become effective 61 days after the final publication, unless a petition for a referendum is filed. If a referendum is held, the ordinance will only take effect if approved by a majority of voters.

The ordinance was passed on March 4, 2024, by the City of Goodland's governing body. Mayor Aaron Thompson and City Clerk Mary P. Volk confirmed its adoption.

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