Silly assed South Carolina. ..

[AllPurposeAtheist]

Here in Columbia a bar cannot operate within 500 feet of a church, but what's even more absurd is any church can force any established bar out of business simply by moving shop within 500 feet. Sorry, if you're bar has been there since reconstruction and pastor x wants you gone all he has to do is open a church across the street and you're effectively out of business.  It kills businesses besides just bars though often killing business for strip malls and other real estate businesses so finally some politicians are taking note trying to slam the brakes on this nonsense.
I won't be here long enough to keep tabs on this, but perhaps my dad will pay attention. We'll see. Stay tuned.

[Shol'va]

Too bad this is likely done in the name of profit and capitalism rather than some common fucking sense.

[aitm]

new av....me likey

[Hydra009]

Here in Columbia a bar cannot operate within 500 feet of a church

And in SC, there's a church about every 500 feet.  They're like Starbucks over there.  Except they make people say weird (latin?) phrases and swindle them out of their money.  So, they're exactly like Starbucks.

[AllPurposeAtheist]

Here in Columbia a bar cannot operate within 500 feet of a church

And in SC, there's a church about every 500 feet.  They're like Starbucks over there.  Except they make people say weird (latin?) phrases and swindle them out of their money.  So, they're exactly like Starbucks.

Ever seen the google map of downtown Columbia?  It's like the capital of heaven..except with a high crime rate...with guns..*choke*  8-[

[Jason78]

Here in Columbia a bar cannot operate within 500 feet of a church

They've got that bass ackwards.

[SGOS]

Here in Columbia a bar cannot operate within 500 feet of a church,

What is the reasoning behind this?

[AllPurposeAtheist]

South Carolina needs no reasoning, it's gods confederate state.  

[Mister Agenda]

Speaking of bars, AllPurpose, you'll be able to find me at Jake's starting 7 PM Friday if you're still in town. It's in 5 Points.

[aileron]

Here in Columbia a bar cannot operate within 500 feet of a church, but what's even more absurd is any church can force any established bar out of business simply by moving shop within 500 feet.

The way it's worded, a church, school, or playground opening up shop next to an establishment with a license to serve or sell alcohol won't change anything.  They'd still keep their license if the restaurant or bar were there first.

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Your business must be at least 300 feet from a church, school or playground if the church, school, or playground is located in the city. Or your business must be at least 500 feet from a church, school, or playground if the church, school, or playground is located in the county.  These requirements do not apply if the establishment or location was established prior to November 7, 1962 or if you are acquiring a business that is currently licensed to sell alcohol; ABL regulation 7-303 establishes how this measurement is conducted.
I have no problem with this regulation.  It seems to be intended to keep drunk drivers away from areas where large groups of kids play in parking lots or close to them.

[AllPurposeAtheist]

Speaking of bars, AllPurpose, you'll be able to find me at Jake's starting 7 PM Friday if you're still in town. It's in 5 Points.

Heh, appreciate the offer, but I don't drive and I'm staying with my 85 yr old dad. I'll be back on the greyhound bound for Columbus, Ohio come Friday.  I know where two things in Columbia are, dads place and greyhound...sorta.