HB 2867 Summary

• Amends 37 O.S. Section 163.11 regarding low-point beer permits by reducing the felony conviction ineligibility period from 10 years to 3 years elapsed since sentence completion.

• Amends 37 O.S. Section 528 regarding alcoholic beverage licenses by adding similar felony relief: employee licenses may be issued if 3 years have elapsed since completion of sentence for the felony conviction.

• Modifies permit eligibility requirements to allow individuals with prior felony convictions to obtain or renew low-point beer and alcoholic beverage licenses after a 3-year waiting period instead of permanent disqualification.

• Effective date: November 1, 2012.