A law was recently passed in Troy requiring small grocery stores to close during the early hours of the morning. Under this new law, owners will be expected to close their stores between midnight and 5 am Sunday through Thursday and 1 am to 5 am Friday and Saturday.
Some store owners feel as though this new law is infringing on their right to make a living while some residents of Troy feel as though this law will help overcome the noise problems and crime that takes place during these hours. This new law was proposed after a murder in front of a small all-night grocery store on July 3.
Questions have arisen concerning the legality of this new law and the possibility of rules affecting other establishments such as pizzerias and bars. Until any further notice however, violation of this law would be a misdemeanor liable to be punished by a fine between $500 and $1,000.
