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DE SB46

Bill

Status

Passed

9/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "bottle club" definition to Delaware Code § 101, defining it as an establishment operated for profit where customers bring alcoholic liquors onto premises to consume and remove upon departure.

  • Clarifies that bottle clubs are not considered clubs under Delaware law and permits the Commissioner to issue bottle club licenses to qualifying establishments.

  • Allows restaurants meeting state standards to operate as bottle clubs on any day of the week and holidays, except between 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., when alcohol consumption is prohibited.

  • Permits persons renting premises for weddings or social gatherings with adequate food to obtain a bottle club license, allowing customers to bring their own alcohol, with off-site catered events requiring the caterer to provide all alcohol.

  • Makes technical corrections and conforming changes to Delaware Code Title 4 to align with legislative drafting standards.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce3/24/2021
Banking, Business & Insurance1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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