Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1264

Introduced

1/26/23

Refer

1/26/23

Caption

To Permit A Microbrewery-restaurant Private Club Permittee To Store And Sell Spirituous Liquor To Members For On-premises Consumption.

Impact

If enacted, HB1264 will modify Arkansas Code by granting microbrewery-restaurant private clubs the authority to store and sell a range of alcoholic beverages including spirituous liquor. This change is significant since it facilitates greater operational flexibility for these establishments, enabling them to offer a more comprehensive selection of beverages to their patrons. The legislation will also impose a state permitting fee of $750 annually for the microbrewery-restaurant clubs, aligning with state-level regulations governing alcoholic beverage sales.

Summary

House Bill 1264 aims to amend existing regulations surrounding microbrewery-restaurant private clubs in Arkansas. The legislation proposes to allow these establishments to store and sell spirituous liquor to their members for on-premises consumption. Previously, microbrewery-restaurants were limited in their ability to sell certain alcoholic beverages, and this bill seeks to expand their rights significantly, aligning with contemporary trends in craft brewing and private club operations. The bill reflects a growing recognition of the importance of microbreweries in the culinary landscape of Arkansas, encouraging local business development.

Contention

Opposition to HB1264 may arise from various sectors, including traditional liquor retailers and community organizations concerned about the implications of increased alcohol availability. Some legislators may argue that the expansion of liquor sales in microbrewery-restaurants could lead to overconsumption and a rise in alcohol-related incidents in neighborhoods. Conversely, proponents of the bill argue that it would enhance the local economy by supporting microbreweries and creating a unique point of community gathering and local culture enhancement, ultimately benefiting the Arkansas economy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB36

An Act For The Department Of Parks, Heritage, And Tourism - State Parks And Tourism Divisions Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR HB1055

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Regulatory Division Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SB79

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Provide For The Regulation Of Digital Asset Mining Businesses; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB24

An Act For The Department Of Commerce Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR HR1020

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SR17

AR SB22

An Act For The University Of Arkansas - System And Various Divisions Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SB78

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1070

An Act For The Department Of Health - Health Services Permit Agency Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SR5

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business.

Similar Bills

DE HB170

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Microbreweries.

KS HB2124

Senate Substitute for HB 2124 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Permitting beer and hard cider sales by microbreweries to retailers, public venues, clubs, drinking establishments, holders of temporary permits and caterers and allowing such sales at special events to consumers.