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DE HB236

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Helene Keeley

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "concert hall" as a new definition in Title 4 of Delaware Code, defined as an indoor facility with capacity of at least 600 patrons that hosts a minimum of 250 live music events annually and is open at least five days per week.

  • Concert halls may license their entire building including patios under the concert hall license and are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages to patrons on the premises.

  • Establishes a biennial license fee of $1,500 for concert hall establishments to sell alcoholic liquor.

  • Permits concert hall licensees to charge cover charges when live entertainment is being provided, with requirements to prominently display the cover charge amount at entrance and on menus.

  • Adds concert hall licenses to the list of licenses subject to an additional annual $100 fee deposited into the "Overservice Investigation Fund" for enforcement activities.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

3/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Small Business1/25/2012
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce1/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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