86R1118 NC-D
By: Nelson S.B. No. 824
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other
beverages by children.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Chapter 250, Local Government
Code, is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 250. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY [OF
MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES]
SECTION 2. Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended
by adding Section 250.009 to read as follows:
Sec. 250.009. CERTAIN SALES OF BEVERAGES BY CHILDREN.
Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality, county, or other
local public health authority may not adopt or enforce an
ordinance, order, or rule that prohibits an individual younger than
18 years of age from temporarily selling lemonade or other
nonalcoholic beverages from a stand on private property.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.