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HB 1995 Alcoholic beverage sale nuisances; locality by its mayor, etc. may petition court to enjoin sale.

Introduced by: Terrie L. Suit | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Alcoholic beverage sale nuisances.  Any locality by or through its mayor, executive, or attorney may file a petition in a circuit court to enjoin the sale of alcohol at any establishment licensed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. The basis for such petition shall be that the operator of the establishment has allowed it to become a meeting place for persons committing serious criminal violations of the law. After a final determination has been issued by the ABC Board the injunction is null.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Alcoholic beverage sale nuisances.  Any locality by or through its mayor, executive, or attorney may file a complaint in a circuit court to enjoin the sale of alcohol at any establishment licensed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. The basis for such complaint shall be that the operator of the establishment has allowed it to become a meeting place for persons committing serious criminal violations of the law. After a final determination has been issued by the ABC Board the injunction is null.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Alcoholic beverage sale nuisances.  Any locality by or through its mayor, executive, or attorney may file a complaint in a circuit court to enjoin the sale of alcohol at any establishment licensed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. The basis for such complaint shall be that the continued sale of alcohol at the establishment presents a threat to public safety as a result of frequent criminal acts occurring on or near the premises. The injunction would be automatically lifted upon final disposition of a mandatory ABC Board hearing into the matter.