The original instrument was prepared by Yoursheka George. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Thomas F. Wade.
DIGEST
SB 176 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Donahue
Present law, regarding Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, provides a three-tier system for distribution
of alcoholic beverages and mandates separation between the tiers. The first tier consists of producers,
manufacturers, and suppliers; the second tier consists of distributors and wholesalers; and the third
tier consists of retailers. With few exceptions, only retailers (supermarkets, liquor stores, bars,
restaurants, hotels, etc.) may sell to consumers.
Present law defines "liquor retail distribution center" as any commercial airline that stores alcoholic
beverages in sealed containers of any size at any airport regularly served by the permittee. Provides
that possession for retail sale or distribution therefrom shall be limited to alcohol of high volume
content in any quantity.
Proposed law retains present law and adds to the definition any liquor retailer who has continuously
maintained a distribution center or centers for distribution to its wholly owned retail permittees on
or prior to January 1, 1961, in Louisiana. Proposed law restores language deleted by Act No. 449 of
the 2018 Regular Session.
Proposed law terminates on July 1, 2021.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 26:2(9))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the original bill
1. Adds July 1, 2021, termination date.