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GA HB836

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kasey Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All alcohol licenses issued under Title 3 shall, effective July 1, 2020, be issued annually for a rolling 12-month period rather than expiring on a fixed December 31 date, with renewal applications due 60–90 days before expiration
  • Licenses shall be transmitted to applicants electronically by default, with mail delivery available only upon specific request
  • Licensees who file a late renewal application must pay a penalty equal to one-half the standard license fee in addition to the regular license taxes
  • Surety bonds required for distilled spirits and wine license applicants (ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on license type) may be issued for terms of up to five calendar years or 60 months, with multiyear bonds accepted for renewals
  • The commissioner may issue temporary permits to initial applicants and charge a nonrefundable prelicense investigative fee of up to $100.00

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; state revenue commissioner to issue annual alcohol licenses throughout the year instead of on a specific date; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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