OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-6610
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF OUTDOOR FOOD
AND BEVERAGE SERVICE BY RESTAURANTS.
Primary Analyst: DD 3/23/21
Contributing Analyst(s): AN
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill has no fiscal impact. It requires municipalities to allow
restaurants to offer outdoor dining until March 31, 2022. This has no
fiscal impact, as it is anticipated that municipalities can comply with
this requirement with existing resources.
Executive Order No. 7MM, issued on May 12, 2020, currently allows
outdoor activities as an accessory use to any location where food or
beverages are served, subject to review and approval by local zoning
officials. This executive order is set to expire on April 20, 2021.
The Out Years
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None