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GA HR1599
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Howard Maxwell
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code, composed of 5 House members appointed by the Speaker, including the Chairperson of the House Committee on Regulated Industries and at least 2 other members of that committee
- Directs the committee to conduct a comprehensive review of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to address undefined terms, outdated terminology, obsolete provisions, and inconsistent references in the state's alcoholic beverage laws
- Aims to identify reforms necessary to promote public safety, provide clear guidance to the alcohol industry, and give regulators and enforcers effective tools under Georgia's three-tier system of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers
- Authorizes the committee to appoint subcommittees and meet at times and places it deems necessary, with members receiving legislative interim committee allowances for no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized
- Requires the committee to submit a final report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation by December 1, 2014, at which point the committee stands abolished
Legislative Description
Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/7/2014
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries2/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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