Louisiana 2011 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB115

Introduced
4/25/11  
Refer
4/25/11  
Report Pass
5/10/11  
Engrossed
5/18/11  
Refer
5/19/11  
Report Pass
6/15/11  
Enrolled
6/23/11  
Chaptered
6/29/11  

Caption

Provides relative to suitability fingerprinting, and verification of suitability regarding alcohol beverage permits. (gov sig)

Impact

If enacted, SB 115 would significantly alter the existing regulations governing alcohol beverage permits in Louisiana. The legislation stipulates that not only applicants but also key personnel, including officers and directors of corporations and significant stockholders, must undergo fingerprinting for suitability verification. This background check process aims to enhance scrutiny regarding the eligibility of individuals associated with businesses that handle alcohol, presumably to promote public safety and ensure responsible management of alcoholic beverages within the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 115 aims to amend existing laws related to the suitability requirements for obtaining alcohol beverage permits in Louisiana. The bill introduces a mandate for fingerprinting individuals involved in partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies that seek to obtain such permits. This new requirement serves as a measure to ensure that thorough background checks are conducted as part of the permit application process. The fingerprints will be submitted for both state and federal criminal history record checks by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB 115 appears generally supportive among lawmakers advocating for stricter regulations on alcohol licensing. Many legislators recognize the necessity of rigorous background checks as a means of ensuring that those involved in the alcohol industry meet certain ethical and legal standards. However, there may also be underlying concerns regarding the administrative burden this bill places on applicants and businesses, particularly small businesses that could find additional compliance requirements challenging.

Contention

Notable points of contention around SB 115 arise from discussions regarding the balance between effective regulation and the ease of doing business in the alcohol industry. Critics could potentially argue that more stringent regulations, such as mandatory fingerprinting, could deter individuals from entering the market, disproportionately affecting small operators while benefiting larger corporations with more resources. Additionally, the implications of expanding the scope of who requires background checks—such as spouses of key individuals—could lead to further debate on privacy and the expansiveness of regulatory measures.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SB262

Provides relative to qualifications of applicants for alcoholic beverage permits. (8/1/12) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

LA HB757

Provides for specific alcoholic beverage permit requirements (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

LA SB143

Provides for qualifications for alcoholic beverage permits. (gov sig)

LA SB192

Provides relative to holders of alcoholic retail dealer's permits for beverages of high and low alcoholic content. (gov sig)

LA SB144

Provides relative to holders to alcoholic retail dealer's permits for beverages of high and low alcoholic content. (gov sig)

LA HB622

Alcoholic beverages; allow direct sales and shipments of certain and revise certain provisions regarding package retailer's permits.

LA HB91

Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of, revise certain provisions regarding delivery service permits.

LA HB1561

Alcoholic beverages; allow direct sales and shipment of certain, revise certain provisions regarding package retailer's permits.

LA HB777

Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of.

LA HB562

Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of.

Similar Bills

LA HB112

Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners

LA SB19

Provides relative to criminal history record information obtained by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (8/1/19) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

LA HB173

Provides relative to background checks for a gaming license

LA SB291

Authorizes the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board to access certain criminal history record information of applicants. (8/1/22)

LA SB223

Provides relative the La. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (8/1/16)

LA SB154

Provide for the authority of the commissioner of insurance to require fingerprints of applicants for licenses and certificates of authority. (gov sig)

LA HB757

Provides for specific alcoholic beverage permit requirements (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

LA HB593

Authorizes the La. Real Estate Commission to conduct criminal background checks