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IN HB1383
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gail Riecken
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AI Summary
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Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to deny applications to renew or transfer ownership of package liquor store permits in residential districts if the business unreasonably impairs residents' peace, comfort, or enjoyment of property.
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Requires the commission to deny new retailer or liquor dealer permits in residential districts upon finding both that the location is in a residential district and that operations would unreasonably impair residents' comfort.
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Permits the commission to deny package liquor store renewal or ownership transfer applications if a verified written remonstrance signed by at least 51% of registered voters in the residential district is presented at a public hearing.
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Requires the commission to investigate the continued desirability of package liquor store permits at their locations, considering factors including community need, neighborhood desire for the services, and impact on other businesses and the community.
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Effective July 1, 2015, and applies to amend IC 7.1-3 regarding alcohol and tobacco permits.
Legislative Description
Package liquor store permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to deny an application to renew or transfer ownership of a package liquor store permit in a residential district if: (1) the business unreasonably impairs the comfort of the residents; or (2) a remonstrance is filed with the commission signed by at least 51% of the registered voters of the residential district. Requires the commission to consider the continued desirability of a package liquor store location in determining whether to approve an application to renew or transfer ownership of the package liquor store permit.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/14/2015