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OK SB2001

OK SB2001
Alcoholic beverages; allowing licensed employees to sample alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances; specifying amounts. Emergency.


summary

Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
Passed
04/17/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/23/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 2001 By: Coleman of the Senate and Hays of the House An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 1-103, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 338, O.S.L. 2023 (37A O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 1-103), which relates to definitions; defining term; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 2-109, which relates to retail spirits license; permitting an employee to sample alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances; specifying amount to be used in tastings; providing for procedure of tastings that shall occur; allowing for certain resealing and storing; exempting samples from certain excise tax provisions; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 5-132, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 94, O.S.L. 2023 (37A O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 5-132), which relates to brand label requirements; requiring lower annual fee for certain brand label under certain circumstances; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 82, O.S.L. 2022 (37A O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 6-105), which relates to prohibited acts of mixed beverage, public event, special event, or on-premises beer and wine licensees; providing exception; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 6-109, which relates to prohibited acts; permitting an employee to sample alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances; specifying amount to be used in tastings; providing for procedure of tastings that shall occur; allowing for certain resealing and storing; exempting samples from certain excise tax provisions; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Alcoholic beverage testing

AI Summary

This bill: Allows retail spirits, wine, and beer licensees to host educational alcoholic beverage training, including tastings, for their employees who are licensed to sell such beverages for off-premises consumption. The bill specifies the amount and types of alcoholic beverages that may be sampled, and requires that the tastings be conducted under the direct supervision of the licensee and that employee participation be voluntary. It also allows for "straw testing" of alcoholic beverages during operating hours. The bill reduces the annual brand label registration fee for spirits if the total amount made available for sale does not exceed 53 gallons. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing the provisions to take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/22/2024 (on 04/23/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2001&Session=2400
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20ENR/SB/SB2001%20ENR.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/HFLR/SB2001%20HFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB2001%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20ENGR/SB/SB2001%20ENGR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB2001%20FA1%20BILLSUM.PDF
SB2001 (3-05-24) (COLEMAN) FS FA1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB2001%20(3-05-24)%20(COLEMAN)%20FS%20FA1.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB2001%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/SFLR/SB2001%20SFLR.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCS/SB2001%20CS.PDF
Committee Amendment http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB2001%20PCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB2001 INT FI http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB2001%20INT%20FI.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB2001%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB2001%20INT.PDF
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