Cities and towns in New Hampshire will soon get to decide if they want to allow public drinking in designated "social districts" thanks to a new law.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte recently signed off on the legislation. The new law takes effect on Sept. 5.
"Our state is the best in the nation for economic opportunity because we respect local decision making and give businesses the freedom to grow," Ayotte said in a statement to the Union Leader. "It's common sense that we would give our cities and towns this opportunity to grow their revenue and strengthen local tourism."