8th Circuit Rejects Challenge to Missouri Retail DtC Law

The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court decision upholding a state law that said only licensed, in-state Missouri retailers can deliver bev/al to local residents.

In essence, the court adopted an originalist approach, declaring that “… those seeking a more consumer-oriented organization of alcohol industries must “turn to state-by-state political action on behalf of consumers who are hurt by these laws.”

Comment:  The 8th Circuit is exactly right on this point.  The place to change laws is in the state house, not the courthouse.

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