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DIGEST
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part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 455 Reengrossed 2020 Regular Session Henry
Present law prohibits any manufacturer or wholesaler in this state to have in his possession
any beverages of high alcoholic content outside of his bonded stockroom unless they are in
containers of no greater capacity than 1.75 liters. The standards of fill shall be the following:
(1)1.75 liters
(2)One liter
(3)750 milliliters
(4)500 milliliters
(5)375 milliliters
(6)200 milliliters
Proposed law retains present law and adds 50 milliliter containers to the list of legal
standards of fill.
Present law provides for an exemption to the current 50 milliliter prohibition in hotels or
motels located in Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Lafayette,
Orleans, Ouachita, and Rapides parishes.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(Amends R.S. 26:351(intro. para.), (1)(a), and (3)(a); Repeals R.S. 26:351(7))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the
reengrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes to citation.
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