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IL HB5369
Bill
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Maria Berrios
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AI Summary
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Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by adding Section 3-12(a)(15.5) to require the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to establish minimum pricing rules for alcoholic liquors sold in bars and restaurants.
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Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules establishing a standard of minimum prices as a means to reduce sales of cheap alcoholic beverages that contribute to binge drinking.
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Applies minimum price requirements specifically to on-premise consumption retailers (bars and restaurants), not off-premise retailers like liquor stores.
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Adds this pricing provision to the Commission's existing powers and duties under the Liquor Control Act without specifying what the minimum prices should be.
Legislative Description
LIQUOR CONTROL-MINIMUM PRICES
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013