(KNZA)--The Horton City Commission Monday evening approved an ordinance to allow Sunday alcohol sales.

It would allow alcohol to be sold on Sundays from 9 am to 8 pm.

Alcohol sales would not be allowed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.

The ordinance must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in official city newspaper. It would take effect 61 days after the final publication unless a valid protest petition is filed, which would force the issue to a public vote.

City Clerk Kim Knudson told MSC News that the ordinance will be published in The Horton Headlight on April 14 and April 21.

Commissioner Tina Nigh initiated the discussion last month to allow alcohol to be sold on Sunday.