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 517 Original 2023 Regular Session Illg Abstract: Authorizes Class "R" restaurant permit holders to sell alcoholic beverages for off- premise consumption if prepared with an appropriate lid or cover on the container. Present law provides regulations for holders of Class "R" restaurant permits. Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the restaurant establishment to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off premises. Proposed law requires that alcoholic beverages authorized for sale for off-premise consumption be prepared with an appropriate lid or cover on the container. (Adds R.S. 26:73(J) and 272(J))