CT HB06459

Consolidates multiple liquor permit types into a unified "cafe permit" system, replacing separate permits for taverns, bowling establishments, racquetball facilities, clubs, golf country clubs, airports, boats, and railroads with cafe permits issued under various subsections of section 30-22a

Increases the limit on alcoholic beverage retail permits one person or backer may hold from five to six permits effective July 1, 2021, and limits on-premises sales to no more than two drinks per person at any one time

Creates a new "seasonal outdoor open-air permit" ($2,000 annual fee) allowing retail alcohol sales on outdoor spaces up to one acre from April-September or May-October, with requirements for fencing, restrooms, and food availability

Extends the Department of Consumer Protection's investigation confidentiality period from six months to eighteen months for complaints and investigations under the Liquor Control Act

Allows package store permit holders to ship alcoholic liquor to out-of-state consumers and sell below cost for such sales, and permits package stores to sell devices for accessing alcohol from prepackaged containers like pods or pouches