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AR HB2277

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Gillam

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires private clubs with alcohol permits that are not food service establishments to post a warning sign at least 8.5" x 11" with 1" letters stating "Warning: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy may cause birth defects"

  • Sign must be printed in English, Spanish, and any other language mandated by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for the county where posted

  • Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall make signs available on its website for download or by mail at the cost of printing and first-class postage

  • First violation results in a warning; second or subsequent violations result in fines up to $500, with each day of noncompliance constituting a separate violation

  • Board shall promulgate rules to implement the section and may enter an interagency agreement with the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention for funding

Legislative Description

To Require The Posting Of A Warning Sign In A Private Club; And To Educate The Public Concerning The Risk Of Drinking Alcoholic Beverages During Pregnancy.

Last Action

Notification that HB2277 is now Act 1300

4/16/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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