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Board introduces ordinance to opt out of state liquor-hours rule for 2026 World Cup
Summary
Council read Bill 2610 to exempt Town and Country from RSMo §311.2026 for the 2026 World Cup (June 11–July 19); the measure was introduced and discussed but not voted on at the March 9 meeting.
The board read Bill 2610 at first reading on March 9, an ordinance that would exempt the City of Town and Country from the requirements of RSMo §311.2026 governing hours of operation for liquor-license holders during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period (June 11–July 19). The clerk and members discussed the likely timing of matches and noted the exemption would be an 'opt out' from the state provision so that local licensees could alter operating hours for the tournament period.
No vote was recorded on Bill 2610 at the March 9 meeting; the item was introduced for consideration and further action would appear on a future agenda. Members asked whether the hours would run late or earlier and were told the matches often occur at earlier times; the transcript records board members clarifying that the World Cup runs roughly June 11 to July 19.
Why it matters: The ordinance, if adopted, would allow local liquor-license holders different hours during the World Cup period than those strictly set by RSMo §311.2026. The bill was introduced and will return for a later decision.
