HB 570 Summary

• Applies only to the City of York in Sumter County and authorizes the governing body to call an election within 30 days to determine voter sentiment on Sunday alcohol sales.

• If approved by majority vote, properly licensed retail alcoholic beverage vendors may sell or dispense alcohol on Sundays between 1:00 P.M. and 10:30 P.M., and after 12:00 P.M. (noon) on New Year's Eve (December 31).

• Outside authorized hours and dates, licensed vendors are prohibited from selling, dispensing, or permitting consumption of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.

• Election procedures follow standard municipal election processes with at least three weeks' notice to voters, and election costs are paid from the municipality's general fund.

• The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, and does not repeal any existing powers or authority of the City of York under state or local law.