The Chapala government has formally prohibited the sale of beverages made with hard liquor from commercial stalls beside the Malecon.
To promote a more family-friendly atmosphere in Chapala’s prime tourist zone, the local government has put a formal prohibition on the sale of beverages made with hard liquor (defined as rating above 12 ° G.L.) from commercial stalls located adjacent to the waterfront Malecon.
The ban went in effect on January 7, obligating around 40 vendors to remove tequila, brandy, rum, vodka and other potent spirits from their shelves. They are still permitted to sell beer and the spicy beer-tomato juice mixtures called micheladas.
Speaking on the matter, Chapala Mayor Joaquin Huerta noted that number of merchants trading alcoholic beverages has doubled in the last three years. He stressed that the new measure complies with state law and city ordinances on business operations that were ignored in the past, as well as newer regulations governing enterprise at the Malecon.All parties were advised verbally six weeks ago and reminded with written notifications delivered last Sunday. The restriction does not apply to formal businesses such as restaurants and shops that hold liquor licenses.