Same street, different states: The quirks of living near a state line

Consumers can now buy higher volume beer in grocery and convenience stores on the Kansas side of the state line. A new law took effect April 1 allowing those retailers to sell beer with up to 6 percent alcohol by volume, instead of the previous limit of 3.2 percent. Missouri allows gas stations and grocery stores to sell “strong beer,” plus wine and liquor. The different rules on alcohol sales aren’t the only quirks consumers have to deal with when living in an area such as Kansas City, which is split between two states.