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AR HB1834

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Chris Richey

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 3-9-203(a) to allow cities of the first class or second class to authorize on-premises alcohol consumption by ordinance, subject to voter approval at a referendum election.

  • Modifies Arkansas Code § 3-9-203(d) to establish two alternative pathways for cities or towns to authorize on-premises alcohol sales: (1) the city is a first or second class city where alcohol manufacture or sale is not prohibited by local option election, or (2) both the city/town is in a county that authorized alcohol manufacturing and sales after November 1, 2012, AND the county has at least 100 active Alcoholic Beverage Control Division permits.

  • Allows restaurant establishments to obtain mixed drink permits through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in qualifying jurisdictions.

Legislative Description

To Allow A City Of The First Class Or The Second Class To Authorize By Ordinance The Issuance Of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Permits To Restaurants For The Sale Of Mixed Drinks.

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/23/2015

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