There are currently 18 monopoly or control states in the U.S. The term "control state" is popular but misleading because all states control and regulate the sale of alcohol. Therefore every state is a control state but only 18 are monopoly states.
The 18 monopoly states are:
Alabama
Idaho
Michigan
Mississippi
Montana
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
In addition, Montgomery County in Maryland is a monopoly county.
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