Officials with the South Carolina Department of Revenue say the eligibility of businesses to sell alcohol on Sundays all depends on the certification of the referendum results.
If no one files a protest, some restaurants can start selling liquor as early as this coming Sunday.
Indigo Joe's Manager Beth Lowder has been fielding questions all week from customers about when they will start selling liquor on Sundays.
"They're wanting to know are we going to be able to drink this weekend," said Lowder.
That could happen if the referendum results are certified Friday.
If no one files a protest, the results will immediately be sent to the state Department Of Revenue. At that point, restaurants can apply for a permit to sale beer on Sundays, pay a fee, and get that permit the same day.
Lowder says they are already on top of things. "He has already filled out the papers and we're ready to go with it.
However, if a protest is filed, there could be a delay.
Lowder says they are hoping that will not happen.
"We're keeping our fingers crossed and keeping in touch with them to make sure everything goes by," she said.
So far, Strengthening Florence Families, the religious group that opposed the referendum does not plan to protest the results.
The certification hearing takes place Friday morning.
