BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Bismarck city commissioners have rejected a request by local restaurant owners to temporarily allow the businesses to sell alcohol with takeout orders.
Several North Dakota cities have made such adjustments to help restaurants deal with a reduction in business because of the coronavirus stay-at-home order.
Mandan is one city allowing restaurants to sell sealed cans or bottles of alcohol with takeout meals.
The Bismarck Tribune reports Mayor Steve Bakken said restaurants have typically told the city that alcohol is an add-on and that food is their primary source of revenue.
“To what degree would it make significant impact to a business that that’s not your primary source of revenue?” Bakken asked.
Commissioner Nancy Guy said at Tuesday’s meeting that alcohol is still available to area residents at liquor stores.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.