It's Official: Finland Approves Alcohol Home Deliveries, Alko Outlets Open on Sundays
The reform ends 20 years of debate and lets grocery stores deliver drinks up to 8% alcohol by volume, officials said.
- On Tuesday, The Finnish Parliament voted to amend the Alcohol Act, legalizing home delivery of alcohol and Sunday openings for Alko stores by a 98-77 margin.
- The Christian Democrats, one of four governing parties, opposed the legislation, yet the Grand Committee produced a revised proposal that became the basis for passage.
- Deliveries must occur between 9am and 9pm with mandatory age verification at receipt, while supermarkets may deliver fermented beverages containing up to 8 per cent alcohol.
- Starting July 4, Alko will extend Saturday hours in 108 stores and open 35 outlets on Sundays, with Business Director Kari Pennanen saying decisions reflect local demand.
- Consumers will gain clearer rights to order alcohol containing up to 80 per cent from European Economic Area countries, resolving years of legal uncertainty over cross-border sales.
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RÚVThe Finnish parliament on Tuesday passed a law easing restrictions on alcohol sales, including allowing alcohol to be sold on Sundays and ordered for delivery from stores, restaurants and online businesses.
The Finnish parliament passed a law on Tuesday that eases restrictions on the sale of alcohol, including allowing people to buy alcohol on Sundays and order it home from stores, restaurants, and online stores.
The Parliament voted on the Alcohol Act, which will bring significant changes for consumers.
Parliament approves law allowing online sale, home delivery of alcohol
The Parliament on Tuesday approved the amendments to the Alcohol Act with the provisions for allowing online sales and home delivery of alcoholic beverages. The law was approved by 98 votes to 77, which also allowed the state-owned alcohol companyAlko to keep the shops open on Sunday, said the Parliament in a press release. According to the new law, alcoholic beverages now can be ordered for home delivery from Alko, grocery stores and restaurant…
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