Loading chat...
GA HB836
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kasey Carpenter
Click for details
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
No bill text available