LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 30, 2009 TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2096 by Eissler (Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 111 which would create a keg registration requirement for Texas. The bill states the requirements for keg registration as well as the responsibilities of the retailer and consumer in the registration process. The bill states any violation of this requirement would be a Class C misdemeanor. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2009. This analysis assumes the costs associated with the bill can be absorbed within the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's (TABC) current appropriations. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, GG, ESi LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 30, 2009 TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2096 by Eissler (Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2096 by Eissler (Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.), As Introduced Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2096 by Eissler (Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.), As Introduced HB2096 by Eissler (Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 111 which would create a keg registration requirement for Texas. The bill states the requirements for keg registration as well as the responsibilities of the retailer and consumer in the registration process. The bill states any violation of this requirement would be a Class C misdemeanor. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2009. This analysis assumes the costs associated with the bill can be absorbed within the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's (TABC) current appropriations. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 111 which would create a keg registration requirement for Texas. The bill states the requirements for keg registration as well as the responsibilities of the retailer and consumer in the registration process. The bill states any violation of this requirement would be a Class C misdemeanor. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2009. This analysis assumes the costs associated with the bill can be absorbed within the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's (TABC) current appropriations. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, GG, ESi JOB, JRO, GG, ESi