Relates to the provision of on-premises alcohol consumption licenses; provides such licenses may be provided if the owner or administrator of a school, church, or other place of worship affirmatively provides support for the issuance of such license and such license would have been denied only for the proximity to such buildings.
Impact
The bill potentially broadens the opportunities for businesses, particularly in smaller cities where population sizes do not exceed one million, to secure licenses for on-premises alcohol consumption. This may lead to increased economic activity in those areas, allowing establishments like restaurants and bars to thrive in locations previously deemed off-limits under the conventional regulations. By modifying the existing laws, it will better align them with the interests of local stakeholders who support such establishments.
Summary
Bill S08477 introduces amendments to the alcoholic beverage control law regarding the provision of on-premises alcohol consumption licenses. Specifically, it allows for the issuance of such licenses near schools, churches, and places of worship if the administrative authority of these institutions provides explicit support for the license while ensuring certain population size restrictions are adhered to regarding city locations. This change is aimed at enhancing the availability of licenses for venues that would otherwise be restricted due to their proximity to sensitive locations.
Contention
Notable points of contention around this bill may arise regarding public safety concerns and community standards. Opponents could argue that allowing alcohol consumption licenses in close proximity to schools and places of worship could contribute to adverse social behaviors or community dissent. Advocates, on the other hand, may emphasize the necessity of local endorsement as a critical factor that mitigates potential risks associated with alcohol access near these establishments. The discussion is likely to center on the balance between economic development and community values, shedding light on differing perspectives in the legislative discourse.
Credits any on-premises licensees or any manufacturing licensee with on-premises retail privileges for each day they were unable to operate due to COVID-19; provides that such credits shall be used for such licensee's license renewal; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Modifies licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages on licensees who sell at retail for on premises consumption, and restrictions on retail licensees interested directly or indirectly in licensed manufacturers or wholesalers of alcoholic beverages.
Requires retail licensees for on-premises consumption of alcohol and adult-use on-site consumption of cannabis licensees have opioid antagonists to be administered to patrons, staff or individuals on premises of such establishment.
Relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages on licensees who sell at retail for on-premises consumption; provides an exemption for 10 Cipriani restaurants; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.
Relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages on licensees who sell at retail for on-premises consumption; provides an exemption for 10 Cipriani restaurants; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.
Relates to the hours during which liquor and/or wine stores may be open on Sunday (Part A); permits the sale of beer at retail on Sundays; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto (Part B); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part C); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part D); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part E); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part F); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part G); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part H); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part I); relates to notifying municipalities of the filing of certain applications (Part J); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part K); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part L); relates to the issuance of temporary wholesale permits (Part M); relates to licenses issued for on premises consumption within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship (Part N); repeals certain provisions relating to licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other licensed premises (Part O).
Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); provides for certain temporary permits (Part B); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part C); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part D); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part E); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part F); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part G); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part H); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part I); relates to notifying municipalities of the filing of certain applications (Part J); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part K); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part L); establishes a temporary wholesale permit and allows multiple wholesale licenses owned by the same person or entity to be located at the same premises (Part M); relates to licenses issued for on-premises consumption within a certain distance of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship with consent of such building's owner or administrator (Part N); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part O); permits the sale of wine and liquor on levels other than street level (Part P).
Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); provides for certain temporary permits (Part B); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part C); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part D); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part E); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part F); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part G); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part H); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part I); relates to notifying municipalities of the filing of certain applications (Part J); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part K); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part L); establishes a temporary wholesale permit and allows multiple wholesale licenses owned by the same person or entity to be located at the same premises (Part M); relates to licenses issued for on-premises consumption within a certain distance of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship with consent of such building's owner or administrator (Part N); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part O); permits the sale of wine and liquor on levels other than street level (Part P).
Establishes provisions limiting liability for an individual who is a member of a volunteer safety group or for a church, synagogue, or other place of religious worship
Clarifies that both volunteer and paid security guards may serve churches or houses of worship and provides for tactical training requirements for certain concealed handgun permittees. (8/1/18)
Establishes provisions limiting liability for an individual who is a member of a volunteer safety group or for a church, synagogue, or other place of religious worship