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GA SB335
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Grant
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 3-3-21 to allow counties and municipalities, in consultation with the local housing authority board of commissioners, to adopt a resolution or ordinance exempting themselves from the prohibition on selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises within 100 yards of housing authority property
- Defines "housing authority property" as any property containing 300 housing units or fewer owned or operated by a housing authority created under Georgia's Housing Authorities Law
- Preserves existing exceptions for locations that held a license prior to July 1, 2000, including renewals, and for locations where on-premises alcohol sales were lawful at any time during the 12 months before a new license application
- Sponsored by Senators Murphy, Staton, Harp, Stoner, Grant, and others; passed the Georgia Senate
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Alcoholic Beverages; counties/municipalities with approval; prohibition against sale on the premises with 100 yards of any local housing authority
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
4/20/2010
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries3/11/2010
Regulated Industries and Utilities2/1/2010
Full Bill Text
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