DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 219 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Illg
Abstract: Creates a definition for "ready-to-drink beverages" and provides for delivery of ready-to-
drink beverages from restaurants.
Proposed law adds a definition for "ready-to-drink beverages".
Proposed law defines "ready-to-drink beverages" as an alcoholic beverage containing low or high
alcohol content as defined in R.S. 26:2 and 241, that is pre-packaged, pre-measured, and pre-mixed
to be sold in a manufacturer sealed container ready for immediate consumption.
Present law provides for the four type of Class-A retail permits available for beverages of low
alcohol content:
(1)Class A-General.
(2)Class A-Restaurant.
(3)Class A-Special.
(4)Class A-Restaurant-Conditional.
Proposed law retains present law and adds ready-to-drink beverages to the list of beverages that can
be delivered from a restaurant with a proper Class A-Restaurant permit.
Present law provides for delivery agreements between retail dealers and third-party delivery
companies, pursuant to retailers possessing a valid Class A-General, Class "R" restaurant, or Class
B permit.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that retail dealers possessing Class A-Restaurant
permits may enter into delivery agreements with a third-party delivery company.
Present law enables a restaurant possessing a proper Class-B permit with the ability to deliver malt
beverages, sparkling wine, and still wine.
Proposed law retains present law and adds ready-to-drink beverages to the list of beverages that can
be delivered from a restaurant possessing a proper Class-B permit. Proposed law authorizes the La. State Law Institute to arrange in alphabetical order and renumber
the definitions provided in R.S. 26:2 and 241.
(Amends R.S. 26:271.2(2)(b) and 308(B) and (C)(2)(b); Adds R.S. 26:2(32) and 241(27))