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West Virginia Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)
Conditional: West Virginia is a modified control state: spirits are sold through the state-controlled system at privately operated retail "agency" liquor stores, with the state setting prices and distribution, while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.
Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →
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Where to Buy Alcohol in states bordering West Virginia
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- KentuckyConditional
Kentucky is not a control state: grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations sell beer (and wine where it is locally allowed), but wine and spirits require a separate licensed package (liquor) store or section. Availability varies by local wet or dry status.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
- MarylandConditional
In Maryland, alcohol is mostly handled locally, and the state generally restricts alcohol sales in grocery and chain stores (Talbot County is the noted exception for grocery beer and wine). Some counties run government dispensary or control systems for spirits — Montgomery and Somerset counties, for example, operate county liquor stores.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: atcc.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
- OhioConditional
Ohio is a control state for spirits: high-proof spirituous liquor over 21% alcohol by volume is sold only through state-contracted agency stores, which are often inside grocery and other private stores, while beer, wine and low-proof spirits are sold in grocery and convenience stores.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: com.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
- PennsylvaniaConditional
Pennsylvania is a control state and one of the most restrictive: wine and spirits are sold at the state-run Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores (PLCB), while beer and other malt beverages are sold by licensed beer distributors and retailers, including many grocery and convenience stores and delis with an R license.
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
- VirginiaConditional
Virginia is a control state: distilled spirits are sold only at Virginia ABC stores, while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores and by licensed retailers.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
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