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	'''~~Dry~~ county''' ~~refers to~~ a [[county]] in the [[United States~~]] where~~ the sale of [[alcohol]] ~~is either entirely or partially prohibited~~. ~~The term is not exclusive to~~ the United States ~~and can be applied to any geographic region where similar~~ alcohol ~~restrictions are~~ in ~~place.~~		== Dry County ==

			A '''dry county''' is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of any kind of [[alcoholic beverage]]. These counties are known for their strict [[alcohol control]] laws, which are often rooted in historical and cultural factors.

			[[File:Alcohol control in the United States.svg\|thumb\|right\|Map of alcohol control in the United States]]

	== History ==		== History ==

	The concept of a dry ~~county originated during the [[Prohibition~~ in the United States\|Prohibition ~~era~~]], ~~a period~~ from 1920 to 1933 ~~when~~ the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide. Although the [[~~21st~~ Amendment]] ~~ended Prohibition~~, ~~it allowed states~~ to ~~maintain~~ their ~~own~~ laws ~~regarding~~ alcohol sales. ~~This led to~~ the ~~creation~~ of dry ~~counties, where~~ local ~~governments decided to continue enforcing Prohibition laws~~.		The concept of dry counties in the United States dates back to the [[Prohibition]] era, which lasted from 1920 to 1933. During this time, the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide under the [[Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution]]. Although Prohibition was repealed by the [[Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution]], many local governments chose to remain dry, maintaining their bans on alcohol sales.

			== Reasons for Dry Counties ==

			There are several reasons why a county might choose to remain dry:

			* '''Religious Beliefs''': In some regions, particularly in the [[Bible Belt]], religious groups have a strong influence on local laws and may advocate for dry status based on moral grounds.
			* '''Public Health and Safety''': Some communities believe that restricting alcohol sales can reduce [[alcohol-related harm]], such as [[drunk driving]] and [[alcoholism]].
			* '''Cultural Traditions''': In certain areas, the tradition of being a dry county is deeply ingrained in the local culture and identity.

			== Impact of Dry Counties ==

			The impact of dry counties can be seen in various aspects of community life:

	~~== Prevalence ==~~		* '''Economic Effects''': Dry counties may miss out on potential tax revenue from alcohol sales. However, they may also avoid some costs associated with alcohol-related issues.
			* '''Social Effects''': The lack of legal alcohol sales can lead to "bootlegging" or residents traveling to nearby wet counties to purchase alcohol.
			* '''Legal and Political Effects''': The status of a county as dry or wet can be a contentious political issue, with debates often centered around personal freedom versus community standards.

	As of 2021, there are hundreds of dry counties across the United States, with a significant concentration in the [[Southern United States\|South]]. States like [[Kentucky]], [[Arkansas]], and [[Mississippi]] have a high number of dry counties. However, the concept is not limited to these regions. Some states, like [[Nevada]] and [[Alaska]], allow individual communities to decide their alcohol laws, leading to the existence of dry towns or villages within otherwise "wet" counties.		== Current Status ==

	~~== Impact ==~~		As of the present day, there are still numerous dry counties across the United States, particularly in the southern and midwestern regions. The status of a county as dry or wet can change over time, often through local referendums or changes in state law.

	The impact of being a dry county varies. Some studies suggest that dry counties have lower rates of alcohol-related problems, such as [[drunk driving]] and [[alcoholism]]. However, other research indicates that these areas may have higher rates of [[methamphetamine]] use and illegal alcohol sales. Economically, dry counties often lose potential tax revenue from alcohol sales to neighboring "wet" counties.		== Related Pages ==

	~~== See also ==~~		* [[Prohibition in the United States]]
	* [[~~List of dry communities by U.S. state]]~~
	* [[Blue law]]
	* [[Alcohol laws of the United States by state]]		* [[Alcohol laws of the United States by state]]
			* [[Temperance movement]]
			* [[Alcoholic beverage control state]]

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'''Dry county''' refers to a [[county]] in the [[United States]] where the sale of [[alcohol]] is either entirely or partially prohibited. The term is not exclusive to the United States and can be applied to any geographic region where similar alcohol restrictions are in place.

== History ==

The concept of a dry county originated during the [[Prohibition in the United States|Prohibition era]], a period from 1920 to 1933 when the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide. Although the [[21st Amendment]] ended Prohibition, it allowed states to maintain their own laws regarding alcohol sales. This led to the creation of dry counties, where local governments decided to continue enforcing Prohibition laws.

== Prevalence ==

As of 2021, there are hundreds of dry counties across the United States, with a significant concentration in the [[Southern United States|South]]. States like [[Kentucky]], [[Arkansas]], and [[Mississippi]] have a high number of dry counties. However, the concept is not limited to these regions. Some states, like [[Nevada]] and [[Alaska]], allow individual communities to decide their alcohol laws, leading to the existence of dry towns or villages within otherwise "wet" counties.

== Impact ==

The impact of being a dry county varies. Some studies suggest that dry counties have lower rates of alcohol-related problems, such as [[drunk driving]] and [[alcoholism]]. However, other research indicates that these areas may have higher rates of [[methamphetamine]] use and illegal alcohol sales. Economically, dry counties often lose potential tax revenue from alcohol sales to neighboring "wet" counties.

== See also ==
* [[List of dry communities by U.S. state]]
* [[Blue law]]
* [[Alcohol laws of the United States by state]]

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