HB1423 Summary

• Modifies residency requirements for beer retail license applicants by allowing those not residing in the county or within 35 miles of the premises to designate a representative meeting those residency requirements for each permitted location instead of exempting managing agents after holding two permits.

• For retailers with at least two permits issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, allows changing managing agents and designating local representatives for each permitted premises after the second permit is issued.

• Applies similar residency requirement modifications to on-premises consumption wine licenses and wine and beer on-premises licenses, requiring applicants outside the county or 35-mile radius to designate a local representative for each permitted premises.

• Maintains qualification requirements that applicants be persons of good moral character and citizens or resident aliens of the United States, with exceptions for corporate officers, directors, and shareholders not involved in day-to-day operations.