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Relating to alcohol beverage control concerning certain class “C” liquor control licenses, hours of sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, and the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages
Sponsored by the House Commerce Committee
Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gaming
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2021
- Done: House committeeFebruary 2, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 16, 202185–1
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 25, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 5, 202145–3
- Done: To the GovernorMay 24, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawJune 8, 2021
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What’s in it
AI summary Stores and bars with certain liquor licenses would be required to sell alcohol in its original, unopened containers for people to take home. If a customer buys a mixed drink or cocktail to drink somewhere else, the business must make sure it is properly sealed according to state rules.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to alcoholic beverage control. Code section 123.30, relating to class “C” liquor control licensees, is amended to provide that alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer sold by a licensee for consumption off the premises shall be in original unopened containers. Code section 123.49 is amended to provide that mixed drinks or cocktails mixed on premises covered by a class “C” liquor control license or a class “C” native distilled spirits liquor control license for consumption off the licensed premises shall be sold and sealed in compliance with rules adopted by the alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce.
Changed since by amendments S-3149, S-3095, H-1058; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 25, 2021. On March 10, 2021 it recommended passage.
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