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IN HB1542
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Dermody
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AI Summary
HEA 1542 Summary
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Modifies permit renewal procedures allowing the commission to process applications while premises location is pending if applicant demonstrates need, with permits placed in escrow until local board approval.
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Establishes that temporary beer and wine permits must be issued if application is submitted at least 5 business days before event and all requirements are met; allows expedited issuance within 5 days if authorized by chairman or designee.
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Allows senior residence facilities to provide alcoholic beverages to residents and guests without permits if beverages are not sold for profit and only charged as part of room/board or activity fees.
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Creates new restrictions prohibiting carryout alcohol sales from restaurants located in same building as drug stores or grocery stores with separate permits; requires complete wall separation and separate entrances between premises.
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Modifies employee permit restrictions for first-time operating while intoxicated convictions, allowing permit holders 6 months to complete substance abuse treatment to avoid permit revocation.
Legislative Description
Various alcoholic beverage matters. Establishes certain procedures and requirements for applications for renewal of alcoholic beverage permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to process a permit application while the location of the permit premises is pending and upon a showing of need by the applicant. Requires the commission to issue a temporary beer permit or temporary wine permit if: (1) the permit application is submitted not later than five business days before the event; and (2) the applicant meets all the requirements for a permit. Allows, if authorized by the chairman or chairman's designee and at the commission's
Last Action
Public Law 196
5/5/2015