OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group that supports the sale of wine in Oklahoma grocery stores is launching a signature drive to allow voters to decide whether the state's largest counties should have the option.
Oklahomans for Modern Laws filed their initiative petition Tuesday with the Secretary of State's office. The group now has 90 days to gather signatures from about 155,000 registered voters in the state to have the issue placed on the November ballot.
If approved by voters, the state's 15 largest counties could hold an election to determine if wine sales would be allowed in grocery stores. Under current law, wine and beer in excess of 3.2 percent alcohol can only be sold in liquor stores.
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