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2019 SESSION
HB 1770 Alcoholic beverage control; Sunday store hours, distiller commission.
Introduced by: Barry D. Knight | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Alcoholic beverage control; Sunday store hours; distiller commission. Requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Authority) to pay a distiller who operates a government store on the distiller's licensed premises a commission of not less than 20 percent of the retail price of any goods sold. The bill also allows certain government stores, as determined by the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Authority, to be open on Sundays for the sale of alcoholic beverages after 10:00 a.m. Finally, the bill grants the Board the power to employ or retain in-house legal counsel to advise or represent the Authority in hearings, controversies, or other matters involving the interests of the Authority. The bill provides, however, that upon request by the Board, the Attorney General shall provide legal services for the Authority in accordance with current law. This bill is identical to SB 1668.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Alcoholic beverage control; Sunday store hours; distiller commission. Requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Authority) to pay a distiller who operates a government store on the distiller's licensed premises a commission of not less than 12 percent of the retail price of any goods sold. The bill requires the Authority to periodically review the commission paid to licensed distillers and provide any recommended changes to the Governor and the General Assembly. The bill also allows certain government stores, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Authority, to be open on Sundays for the sale of alcoholic beverages after 10:00 a.m.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Alcoholic beverage control; Sunday store hours; distiller commission. Requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to pay a distiller who operates a government store on the distiller's licensed premises a commission of not less than 20 percent of the retail price of any goods sold. The bill also allows certain government stores, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, to be open on Sundays for the sale of alcoholic beverages after 10:00 a.m.