Democratic state Rep. John Viola says the legislation could raise up to $10 million in its first year because it would require supermarkets to pay a $100,000 license fee.
But package store owners say that estimate is inflated, and they say the proposal would have a ripple effect throughout the state's economy by causing small businesses to fold.
The bill has caught the attention of the Asian-American Business Association, which played a big role in killing similar legislation in 2006. Members are planning to travel to Dover to voice their concerns.
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Information from: The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal, http://www.delawareonline.com
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