Allowing vessels that operate upon the Perry reservoir to be licensed as clubs and drinking establishments.
Impact
This legislative measure directly impacts local governments' ability to enforce their zoning regulations regarding alcohol consumption and licensing. By enabling vessels on the Perry reservoir to pursue liquor licenses without the burden of local ordinances, the bill may promote economic opportunities related to tourism and recreation. Consequently, it seeks to create a scenic and enjoyable environment for those visiting the reservoir, while also potentially increasing tax revenue from alcoholic establishments operating in these areas.
Summary
House Bill 2431 is designed to update the regulations surrounding the consumption and licensing of alcoholic beverages within the state of Kansas, specifically targeting public waters such as the Perry reservoir. The bill allows for vessels operating on this reservoir to be licensed as clubs or drinking establishments, overriding any relevant local zoning regulations that may previously have restricted such operations. This change intends to streamline the process by which these establishments can operate and serve patrons onboard while ensuring compliance with state liquor laws.
Contention
However, the bill has raised concerns from various stakeholders regarding the potential encroachment on local governance. Critics may argue that allowing state-level overrides on zoning could lead to mismatches between local community standards and state regulations, ultimately undermining local control over zoning and alcohol consumption policies. There are fears that this could set a precedent for further state-level intrusions into local governance, particularly in other areas involving community-oriented regulations.
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.
Repealing the prohibition on transportation of alcoholic beverages in opened containers and on drinking or consuming alcoholic liquor inside vehicles while on the public streets, alleys, roads or highways.
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.
Exempting charitable raffle prizes of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages from the Kansas liquor control act, the club and drinking establishment act and the Kansas cereal malt beverage act; amending the spirits, wine and beer distributors law regulating samples; requiring monthly remittance of gallonage taxes regarding special order shipping of wine; allowing businesses to sell cereal malt beverage by the drink on Sundays without requiring that 30% of the gross receipts of such businesses be derived from the sale of food; permitting food establishments to allow dogs in outside areas on the premises and food establishments that are microbreweries to allow dogs in outside and inside areas on the premises notwithstanding certain provisions of the Kansas food code; amending the common consumption area law to permit rather than require roads be blocked and allowing designation of such areas by signage.
Authorizing home delivery of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage by licensed retailers, drinking establishments and third-party delivery services.
Community development districts, additional criteria for establishment of district on impounded reservoir created by river from wilderness area, sale of alcoholic beverages authorized
Transferring the licensure of on-premise cereal malt beverage retailers and off-premise cereal malt beverage retailers from cities and counties to the alcoholic beverage control division of the department of revenue; allowing continued local licensure by cities or counties.
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.
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.