Lawsuit seeks to halt November vote on Oklahoma grocery store wine sales

The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma asked a judge Wednesday to block a November public vote on whether to allow supermarkets and convenience stores to sell wine and strong beer in Oklahoma.

"State Question 792 is unconstitutional because it denies to certain persons equal protection under the law," the lawsuit claims.

The lawsuit, filed in Oklahoma County District Court, claims changes proposed in Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage laws would treat holders of liquor licenses less favorably than supermarket and convenience store operators.

The ballot measure would limit liquor store owners to two retail spirits licenses, but would allow supermarkets and convenience stores to obtain retail wine licenses and beer licenses "without limitation on number by retail locations," the lawsuit states.

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