HB694 Summary

• Authorizes the City of Newville in Henry County to call a municipal election to determine voter approval for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption after 1:00 p.m.

• Requires the governing body to provide at least three weeks' notice of the election by publication or posting at city hall, with election costs paid from the general fund.

• Permits only qualified municipal voters to participate, with results binding on the municipality based on majority vote.

• If voters approve, licensed alcoholic beverage retailers may legally sell beverages for off-premises consumption on Sunday after 1:00 p.m. or at other times prescribed by the city; the municipality may regulate Sunday sales by ordinance.

• If voters reject the measure, alcoholic beverages may not be sold on Sunday except as otherwise authorized by law or by subsequent election.