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History
- Substituted by A7992
- Ordered to third reading cal.1623
- Referred to rules
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Relates to licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
Vetoed · Sponsor Dan Quart
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BILL NUMBER:S5823
Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
Purpose or general idea of bill
The bill creates an exception to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, allowing a license to be issued to a person using the permanent catering facilities of a church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Summary of specific provisions
Subdivision 7 of section 64 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e-4).
Justification
While the Alcoholic Beverage Control law prohibits the sale for on-premises consumption of alcohol at any location within 200 feet of a place of worship, this bill will allow the State Liquor Authority to issue a license to a person using the permanent catering facilities of a church, synagogue or other place of worship. Other exceptions have been made for certain establishments and do not pose problems for the place of worship.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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