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SC S1001
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Hembree
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AI Summary
- Creates a new "Retail Alcoholic Beverage Caterer License" issued by the Department of Revenue for $2,300 biennially plus a $300 filing fee, allowing caterers with commercial kitchens to serve beer, wine, and liquor at private off-site events
- Permits licensed caterers to purchase beer and wine directly from wholesalers and liquor from retail stores, store alcoholic beverages at their business location, and transport them to event sites
- Allows wholesalers and retail liquor stores to offer refunds or credits for unused, unopened alcoholic beverages returned within 72 hours after an event
- Expands temporary special event permits (Section 61-6-2000) to include for-profit caterers and food establishments in addition to nonprofits, with permit holders allowed to sell event tickets
- Increases the number of sponsored functions where biennial permit holders may dispense free beer or wine from two to twelve per year
Legislative Description
Retail Alcoholic Beverage Caterer License
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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