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AR HB1390

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Defines "church" as a church building and all immediately adjacent property owned or leased by the church that is used for church purposes

  • Prohibits new retail liquor permits within 1,000 feet of any church or schoolhouse property line, effective after August 13, 2001

  • Prohibits transferring existing retail liquor permits to locations within 1,000 feet of any church or schoolhouse property line, with limited exceptions

  • Allows existing liquor businesses already within 1,000 feet of a church or schoolhouse to transfer to a new location within 1,000 feet of the closest church or schoolhouse if the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division determines it serves public convenience and advantage

  • Distance measurements are calculated from nearest property line point to nearest property line point, and applies only to permit applications filed after August 1, 2015

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Definition Of "church" For Purposes Of Retail Liquor Permits.

Last Action

Notification that HB1390 is now Act 1172

4/7/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/27/2015

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