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.
Impact
The implementation of SB269 could lead to a significant shift in how charities conduct raffles involving alcoholic beverages. By exempting these prizes from stringent liquor control laws, charities may have increased opportunities to attract donors, as the allure of alcohol as a raffle prize can be a significant incentive. This change might also promote engagement in fundraising events, ultimately benefiting community projects and local causes funded by these organizations. However, it raises questions about potential regulatory issues that could arise from allowing such prizes without the usual oversight.
Summary
SB269 proposes to exempt charitable raffle prizes of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages from the various regulatory frameworks established by the Kansas liquor control act, the club and drinking establishment act, and the Kansas cereal malt beverage act. The bill aims to facilitate charitable organizations by easing restrictions on the prizes that can be offered in raffles, which may encourage more participation and fundraising efforts. This legislative change is seen as a way to support local charities while aligning regulations with the practicalities of fundraising activities.
Contention
While proponents of SB269 argue that it will bolster charitable fundraising efforts and aid local organizations, there may be concerns from regulatory bodies about the implications of relaxing alcohol-related restrictions. Critics could argue that the exemptions might lead to irresponsible use of alcohol in fundraising events or increased competition with local businesses that are subject to stricter regulations. Furthermore, debates may arise regarding the appropriate measures needed to oversee these activities to ensure public safety while promoting charitable initiatives.
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.
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.
Providing sampling rules for alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages for spirits distributors, wine distributors and beer distributors in regard to the amount of products used for samples for distributors, retailers and club and drinking establishment licensees.
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.
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.
Authorizing the director of alcoholic beverage control to issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor to persons convicted of a felony if such conviction is more than 10 years old.