Bill: HB 3089, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Positive Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Geanie Morrison

Bill Caption

Relating to the designation of a common area for on-premise consumption by a holder of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3089 would allow certain alcoholic beverage permit and license holders to designate a common area where an alcoholic beverage may be transferred to and sold, dispensed, or sampled for on-premise consumption. The common area would only be allowed to be located in certain areas. If an act that is grounds for suspension or cancellation of a permit or license occurs at an authorized common, the permit or license may be suspended or revoked. 

Alcoholic beverages transferred from the inventory of a permit or license into a designated common area must be documented, and would be subject to an excise tax. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This legislation would give affected permit holders a little more flexibility in the use of their own product on their own premises. This is a step in the right direction of easing the regulatory burden on a highly regulated industry. We support HB 3089.

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