When Can You Buy Alcohol In Arizona?

FAQs on Arizona Beer, Wine & Spirits Sales –

1. Do stores sell alcohol on Sundays in Arizona?
2. Arizona does permit the sale of alcohol on Sundays.
3. What are the typical hours for selling alcohol in Arizona?
4. The hours in which alcohol can be sold in the state are between 6:00 AM and 2:00 AM.
5. Does CVS sell alcohol in Arizona?
6. Yes, CVS does sell alcohol in Arizona.
7. Does Walgreens sell alcohol in Arizona?
8. Yes, Walgreens sells liquor, beer, and wine in the state of Arizona.
9. Does Circle K sell beer, wine, and spirits in AZ?
10. Yes, they do sell beer, wine, and spirits.
11. Does Costco sell spirits in Arizona?
12. Yes, they sell liquor at Costco in Arizona.
13. Do they sell liquor, wine, or beer in grocery stores in Arizona?
14. Yes, grocery stores in Arizona are able to sell beer, wine, and liquor.
15. What is the alcohol excise tax in Arizona?
16. Wine $0.84 per gallon
17. Beer/Malt $0.16 per gallon
18. Liquor $3 per gallon

If you have questions about buying alcohol in Arizona, chances are you’ll find the answers below. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about purchasing beer, wine, and spirits in AZ that we receive. Please remember that we will be adding more questions regularly, so if you do not see answers to questions you have, then please let us know and we’ll add them accordingly.

When can you buy alcohol in Arizona on Sunday?

What are the hours when alcohol can be sold in Arizona? – In Arizona, alcohol can be purchased at retail stores, groceries, bars, and restaurants within specific timeframes. Retail stores and groceries can sell beer, wine, and spirits from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays.

Can you buy alcohol at 18 in Arizona?

What is the penalty for using a fake ID in Arizona? – People under 21 who buy alcohol or use a false ID can be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, be sentenced to jail and lose driving privileges. Consumer reporter Rebekah L. Sanders investigates issues of fraud and abuse involving businesses, health care and government agencies. Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @RebekahLSanders. Support local journalism. Subscribe to azcentral.com today

Does Arizona sell beer in gas stations?

Do they sell beer at gas stations in Arizona? – In Arizona, gas stations are allowed to sell beer alongside other types of alcohol. Sales are permitted from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Sundays. Additionally, drive-through liquor stores are legal in the state, providing a convenient way for customers to purchase alcoholic beverages, including beer, without leaving their vehicles.

Between what times is there no sale of alcohol in Arizona?

Arizona Alcohol Sales Regulations – The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control regulates the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcohol in the state. According to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) § 4-244, it is unlawful to sell or serve alcohol between the hours of 2:00 a.m.

Can an 18 year old kiss a 17 year old in Arizona?

Under Arizona law, it is not illegal to date someone who is under the age of 18. However, it becomes a legal issue when engaging in sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or oral sex, even if the activity is consensual.

Where in the states can you drink at 18?

U.S. history of alcohol minimum purchase age by state Aspect of history The regarding minimum age for purchase have changed over time. In colonial America, generally speaking, there were no drinking ages, and alcohol consumption by young teenagers was common, even in taverns.

In post-Revolutionary America, such laxity gradually changed due to religious sentiments (as embodied in the temperance movement) and a growing recognition in the medical community about the dangers of alcohol. The more modern history is given in the table below. Unless otherwise noted, if different alcohol categories have different minimum purchase ages, the age listed below is set at the lowest age given (e.g.

if the purchase age is 18 for beer and 21 for wine or spirits, as was the case in several states, the age in the table will read as “18”, not “21”). In addition, the purchase age is not necessarily the same as the minimum age for consumption of alcoholic beverages, although they have often been the same.

As one can see in the table below, there has been much volatility in the states’ drinking ages since the of in 1933. Shortly after the ratification of the in December, most states set their purchase ages at 21 since that was the at the time. Most of these limits remained constant until the early 1970s.

From 1969 to 1976, some 30 states lowered their purchase ages, generally to 18. This was primarily because the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1971 with the passing into law of the, Many states started to lower their minimum drinking age in response, most of this occurring in 1972 or 1973.

• Twelve states kept their purchase ages at 21 since repeal of Prohibition and never changed them.
• From 1976 to 1983, several states voluntarily raised their purchase ages to 19 (or, less commonly, 20 or 21), in part to combat fatalities.
• In 1984, Congress passed the, which required states to raise their ages for purchase and public possession to 21 by October 1986 or lose 10% of their federal highway funds.

By mid-1988, all 50 states and the District of Columbia had raised their purchase ages to 21 (but not Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, see Additional Notes below). and were the final two states to comply with the age 21 mandate. The current drinking age of 21 remains a point of contention among many Americans, because of it being higher than the (18 in most states) and higher than the drinking ages of most other countries.

The National Minimum Drinking Age Act is also seen as a congressional sidestep of the, Although debates have not been highly publicized, a few states have proposed legislation to lower their drinking age, while Guam raised its drinking age to 21 in July 2010. Minimum legal drinking age as of 1969 (two years before the 26th Amendment was enacted in 1971): Minimum legal drinking age as of 1975 (when almost all states had their lowest age limit): Detail on dual age limits Both age limits apply for following states: : The legal drinking age is 19 for beer and wine, and 21 for liquor.,,,, and : The legal drinking age is 18 for beer and wine, and 21 for liquor.,,, and : The legal drinking age is 18 for 3.2% ABV beer, and 21 for beer stronger than 3.2% ABV, wine, and liquor.

Minimum legal drinking age as of 1983 (one year before the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed): Minimum age is 21 Minimum age is 20 Minimum age is 19 and 21 Minimum age is 19 Minimum age is 18 and 21 Minimum age is 18

State	(prior to 1919)	Post-Prohibition(after 1933)	1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)	1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984	21st century
	Pre 1881: None 1881: 21 (none with consent of parent)	21	1975: Lowered to 19	1986: Raised to 21	21 (no one underage is allowed consumption Section 28-1)
	N/A	21	1970: Lowered to 19	1984: Raised to 21 with grandfather clause (if born before January 1, 1965)	21 (unless the underage person is not on a licensed premises and the alcoholic beverage is provided by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse over the age of 21)
	N/A	21	1972: Lowered to 19	1985: Raised to 21	21
	Pre 1925: None 1925: 21	21	21	21	21
	Pre 1891: Regulated by municipality/county (common age was 16) 1891: 18 (statewide)	1933: 21	21	21	21 (except small amounts for religious ceremonies)
	None	(Dec) 1945: 18: for 3.2% near-beer21: for wine and liquor	18 for 3.2% beer; 21 for wine and liquor	Raised to 21 on Jul 31 1987 (with grandfather clause)	21
	21	21	1972: Lowered to 18	1982: Raised to 19 1983: Raised to 20 1985: Raised to 21	21 (exemptions: (1) a person over age eighteen who is an employee or permit holder under section 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of such person’s employment or business, (2) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing physician, or (3) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor while accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse of the minor, who has attained the age of twenty-one. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to burden a person’s exercise of religion under section 3 of article first of the Constitution of the state in violation of subsection (a) of section 52-571b.
	N/A	21	1972: Lowered to 20	1984: Raised to 21	21
	N/A	18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor	18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor	1986: Raised to 21 with,	21
	N/A	21	1976: Lowered to 18 1980: 19	1986: Raised to 21 with grandfather clause	21
	N/A	21	1972: Lowered to 18	1982: Raised to 19 1985: Raised to 20 1986: Raised to 21	21
	N/A	21	1972: Lowered to 18	1986: Raised to 21	21
	N/A	20: for beer 21: for wine and liquor	1972: Lowered to 19 (all)	1987: Raised to 21 in 1987 (Apr 11) with	21
	1872: (none with written consent of parent)	pre 1961: Age of majority 1961: Raised to 21	1973: Lowered to 19: for beer and wine21: for liquor	1980: Raised to 21	21
	N/A	Post-1934: 21	21	21	21
	N/A	21	1972: Lowered to 19 in 1972 (Jul 1) 1973: Lowered to 18 in 1973 (Jul 1) 1978: Raised to 19 in 1978 (Jul 1)	1986: Raised to 21 in 1986 (Jul 1) with,	21
	N/A	1949: 18: for beer and wine with less than 4% 21: for liquor	18: for beer and wine with less than 4% 21: for beer and wine with 4% or more 21: for liquor	1985: Raised to 21	21 (However, anyone under 21 may consume cereal malt beverages with parental supervision on their own property)
	N/A	1938: 21	21	21	21
	None	18	18	1987: Raised to 21 de jure in 1987, but de facto age was still 18 until 1995 due to a sale loophole.1995: De facto age raised to 21 in 1995 when loophole was closed.1996: In 1996, briefly lowered by Louisiana Supreme Court to 18 until it reversed its decision, raising to 21 three months later. Other exceptions still remain.	21 ( Exceptions to state law include ): * For an established religious purpose; * When a person under twenty-one years of age is accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian twenty-one years of age or older; * For medical purposes when purchased as an over the counter medication, or when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital, or medical institution; * In a private residence, which shall include a residential dwelling and up to twenty contiguous acres, on which the dwelling is located, owned by the same person who owns the dwelling; * The sale, handling, transport, or service in dispensing of any alcoholic beverage pursuant to lawful ownership of an establishment or to lawful employment of a person under twenty-one years of age by a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer of beverage alcohol.
	N/A	21 1969: Lowered to 20	1972: Lowered to 18 1977: Raised to 20	1985: Raised to 21	21 (however minors can drink at home with parental supervision)
	N/A	21	1974: Lowered to 18: for beer and wine21: for liquor	1982: Raised to 21 with grandfather clause for those born June 30, 1964, or earlier	21 (however anyone can drink when parents, spouses, teachers are present)
	N/A	21	1973: Lowered to 18 1979: Raised to 20 in 1979 (Apr 16)	Raised to 21 in 1985	21
	N/A	21	1972: Lowered to 18 in 1972 (Jan 1)	1978: Raised to 19 in 1978 (Dec 3) 1978: Raised to 21 in 1978 (Dec 21), 18 days later. First state to raise age to 21 since it was lowered	21
	N/A	21	1973: Lowered to 18 (June 1) 1976: Raised to 19 (Sept 1) First state to raise age after lowering.	1986: Raised to 21	21
	?	1966: 18: for beer and wine21: for liquor (alcohol not legalized until 1966)	21	Raised to 21 in 1986	21
	?	1945: 21	21	21	21
	?	21	1971: Lowered to 19 1973: Lowered to 18 1979: Raised to 19	1987: Raised to 21	21
	?	21 1969: Lowered to 20	1972: Lowered to 19	1980: Raised to 20 1985: Raised to 21	21
	?	1933: 21	21	21	21
	?	21	1973: Lowered to 18 1979: Raised to 20	1985: Raised to 21	21
	Before 1880: None Post-1880: 18 (penalties only against businesses)	21	1973: Lowered to 18	1980: Raised to 19 1983: Raised to 21	21 (As of February 22, 2021, there are no longer any penalties for underage drinking besides warnings.)
	?	1934: 21	21	21	21
	18 (16 before 1896)	Initially 21 immediately after Prohibition, then reduced to 18 four months later.	18	1982: Raised to 19 in 1982 (Dec) 1985: Raised to 21 in 1985 (Dec)	21
	?	18	18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor	1983: 19: for beer and wine 21: for liquor 1986: Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)	21
	?	1936: 21	21	21	21
	?	1933: 16 1935: 18: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor	18: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor	1982 (Aug.19 to Oct.1) : 19: for 3.2% ABW beer 21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor 1982 (From Oct.1) : 19: beer21: wine and liquor 1988: 21	21 (However, anyone can drink with parents or legal-age spouse)
	?	Men: 21 Women: 18: 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor	1976: Lowered to 18 (for 3.2% ABW beer) for both sexes in 1976 (Dec) Last state to lower the drinking age.	1983: Raised to 21	21
	?	1933: 21	21	21	21
	?	1935: 21	21	21	21
	?	21	1970: Lowered to 18	1980: Raised to 19 1981: Raised to 20 1984: Raised to 21	21
	21	1935: 18: for beer and wine21: for liquor	18	1984: 19: for beer and wine 21: for liquor 1985: Raised to 20 1986: Raised to 21	21
	?	1934: 21 (all) 1939: Lowered to 18: for 3.2% beerRaised to 19: for 3.2% beer	1972: 18: for 3.2% beer;21: for wine and liquor	1984: 19: for beer and wine21: for liquor 1988: Raised to 21	21
	Pre 1881: None 1881: 21	21 1964: Lowered to 18	1979: Raised to 19	1984: Raised to 21	21
	Pre 1909: 21None (with written permission of parent or guardian) Post 1909: 21	21	1973: Lowered to 18	1981: Raised to 19 1986: Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)	Parent consent
	?	1935: 21	21	21	21
	?	21	1971: Lowered to 18	1986: Raised to 21	21
	?	21	1974: Lowered to 18: for beer and wine(21: for liquor remained)	1981: Raised to 19 for off-premises consumption 1983: Raised to 19 (all beer) 1985: Raised to 21	21
	since 1877	21	21	21	21
	?	18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor	1972: Lowered to 18 (all)	1983: Raised to 19(& 21 for non-residents) 1986: Raised to 21	21
	1839–1866: 18: for wine and liquorNone: for beer Post-1866: 21 (all)	18: for beer21: for wine and spirits 1957: 21: for residents of bordering states with age limit 21.1963: Raised to 21 (off-premises beer sales, remained 18 for on-premises).	1972: Lowered to 18 (all) in 1972 (Mar) 1977: Border state restriction lifted.	1984: Raised to 19 1986: Raised to 21 (September 1, 1986)	21 (however anyone can drink when a parent, guardian or spouse over 21 is present)
	N/A	21	1973: Lowered to 19	1988: Raised to 21 in 1988 (Jul 1) Last state to raise de jure drinking age to 21	21
	N/A	N/A	N/A	21	21
	–	–	N/A	21	21
	N/A	18	18	Kept at 18despite highway fundingpenalty under the National Minimum Drinking Age Act.	18
	N/A	N/A	N/A	18	18
	N/A	21	18	18	Raised to 21 in 2010

Can under 21 drink with parents in Arizona?

Laws Regarding Underage Drinking on your Property – When it comes to serving alcohol to people under the age of 21, Arizona provides exception for parents who choose to allow their children to drink, for instance, a glass of wine with dinner in their own home.

1. Outside of immediate family members, it is a class 1 misdemeanor to provide alcohol to minors.
2. But what if you’re not at home? Local measures called social host ordinances hold parents accountable for underage drinking on their property, even if they are not present and even if they are unaware any illegal activity was taking place.

The idea is to make parents hyper-vigilant about their kids’ access to alcohol and to prevent house parties, where the majority of underage drinking takes place.

Can you drink beer in public in Arizona?

Consuming alcohol in public is a crime in Arizona. This offense is commonly charged when someone brings alcohol into a car or limo or takes it outside of a designated drinking area. As mentioned, it’s illegal to drink in a public street, gathering, or similar place.

Do you have to be 21 to sit at a bar in Arizona?

Minor in Possession (MIP) and Drinking Alcohol – People who are under the age of 21 are allowed inside of a bar in Arizona. However, they must be accompanied by a legal guardian, spouse or parent who is over the age of 21. Even though the minors can be allowed in a bar, they are not allowed to consume any alcohol.

Do grocery stores sell liquor in Arizona?

Final thoughts – Trying to purchase alcohol while you’re traveling from state to state is very frustrating. Laws are regulated at the state level and many states pass that responsibility down to counties and cities. We’ve gone over many of the laws, and have hopefully made it a little easier to navigate.

1. While this is a pretty thorough guide, you should still check the local laws.
2. That’s especially true if you are going to a state that has several wet, dry or “moist” counties.
3. One thing more and more shoppers do these days is to order their groceries through companies like Instacart.
4. You can order beer, wine, and liquor through Instacart.

But one thing you may not know is which stores Instacart raises the prices on. Yes, it’s true. While they don’t do it with all stores, Instacart does bump prices up an average of 15% on many grocery stores. Check out which ones in a recent article, Just click that link to read it on my site.

Can you drive with open alcohol in Arizona?

Understanding Arizona’s Open Container Laws – Arizona conforms to the federal guidelines put in place by the U.S. Department of Transportation ; guidelines that all but 14 states follow. According to the law, any bottle, can, or jar with a broken seal, any container with a portion missing, or a glass or cup (such as the familiar red cup) containing an alcoholic beverage falls under the umbrella of an “open container.” It’s illegal to have anything qualifying as an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a car or the cab of a truck, even if the driver isn’t partaking.

Open containers are illegal for both drivers and passengers. If you bring leftovers home from a restaurant and they include a partly consumed bottle of wine, you may transport the bottle only if the cork is reapplied and flush with the bottleneck. If the bottle is a screw-top or you are unsure of the legality of transporting it, it’s best to place it in the trunk of the car.

Arizona law does not prohibit transporting, full, unopened containers of alcoholic beverages. If a police officer pulls over a driver with an open container, the driver faces a class-2 misdemeanor for the infraction.

What is the legal limit in AZ?

In Arizona, if you are 21-years-old or older, you can receive a DUI charge if your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is above,08% (commercial vehicle driver -,04%, under 21 – 0.00%). If you are pulled over and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs through field sobriety testing, a chemical test will be administered.

	1st Offense	2nd Offense	3rd Offense
Jail	Min.24 hours to 10 days	Min.30 days to 90 days	Min.4 months
Fines and Penalties	$250 base fine	$500 base fine	$750 base fine
License Suspension	90 days to 1 year	1 year	1 year
Interlock Ignition Device Required?	Yes	Yes	Yes

The table below shows the general effects of alcohol within one hour on an average person of a given body weight. Please do not rely solely on this information. Every person is different and alcohol effects each person in a different way. Only you know your limits.

Body Weight	Number of Drinks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
100	0.032	0.065	0.097	0.129	0.162	0.194	0.226	0.258	0.291
120	0.027	0.054	0.081	0.108	0.135	0.161	0.188	0.215	0.242
140	0.023	0.046	0.069	0.092	0.115	0.138	0.161	0.184	0.207
160	0.020	0.040	0.060	0.080	0.101	0.121	0.141	0.161	0.181
180	0.018	0.036	0.054	0.072	0.090	0.108	0.126	0.144	0.162
200	0.016	0.032	0.048	0.064	0.080	0.097	0.113	0.129	0.145
220	0.015	0.029	0.044	0.058	0.073	0.088	0.102	0.117	0.131
240	0.014	0.027	0.040	0.053	0.067	0.081	0.095	0.108	0.121
This table shows the general effects of alcohol within one hour on an average of a given body weight. Please do not rely solely on this information. Every person is different and alcohol effects each person in a different way. Only you know your limits. Please drink responsibly.

Can you drink beer on the street in Arizona?

Consuming alcohol in public is a crime in Arizona. This offense is commonly charged when someone brings alcohol into a car or limo or takes it outside of a designated drinking area. As mentioned, it’s illegal to drink in a public street, gathering, or similar place.