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DE HB385
Bill
Status
5/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Bolden
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AI Summary
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Allows municipalities with a population of 50,000 or more to establish stricter ordinances for locating new off-premises alcoholic beverage establishments than state law permits.
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Requires the Alcohol Commissioner to refuse licenses for any new off-premises establishment that does not comply with local municipal ordinances adopted under this provision.
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Applies only to new establishments seeking off-premises licenses, not to existing licenses, transfers, or renewals.
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Preserves existing state-level distance requirements and exceptions for clubs, farm wineries, breweries, microbreweries, and craft distilleries.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licenses For Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
6/15/2022