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If you're planning to open a bar, restaurant, convenience store, brewery, taproom, event venue, or catering business, you've probably asked yourself one important question: can you sell beer without a liquor license? It sounds like it should have a simple answer, but alcohol laws can be surprisingly complicated. The short answer is that in most cases, you cannot legally sell beer without obtaining the proper alcohol license or permit. However, the exact requirements depend on

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