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IN SB0027

IN SB0027
Designated outdoor refreshment areas.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Designated outdoor refreshment areas. Allows the city of Lawrenceburg to designate an outdoor location as a refreshment area with the approval of the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission). Provides that if a refreshment area is approved, the commission designates retailer permittees that may sell alcoholic beverages for consumption within the refreshment area. Prohibits a refreshment area from being located near a school or church unless the church or school does not object. Allows a minor to be within the refreshment area. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a participating retailer permittee or vendor to: (1) sell a person more than one alcoholic beverage at a time or an alcoholic beverage that exceeds the volume limitations; or (2) allow a person who is not wearing a wristband identification to enter the refreshment area with an alcoholic beverage.

AI Summary

This bill allows the city of Lawrenceburg to designate an outdoor "refreshment area" where people can purchase and consume alcoholic beverages from approved retailers within the designated area. The bill establishes requirements for the designation and operation of the refreshment area, including size limits, signage, and restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The bill also creates criminal penalties for retailers who sell more than one alcoholic beverage at a time or allow individuals without a wristband to enter the refreshment area with an alcoholic beverage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy (on 01/09/2023)

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