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IL HB4203

IL HB4203
LIQUOR-DISPLAY OF PRODUCTS


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Introduced
10/26/2023
In Committee
11/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that "alcoholic liquor" includes alcohol-infused products. Defines "alcohol-infused products" and "co-branded alcoholic beverage". Provides that, except for persons issued a license under the Act, no person shall manufacture, distribute, or sell alcohol-infused products. Provides that no retail establishment with a retail sales floor that exceeds 2,500 square feet shall display alcohol-infused products immediately adjacent to similar products that are not alcohol-infused products or immediately adjacent to soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled waters, candies, or snack foods portraying cartoons or youth-oriented images. Provides that no retail establishment with a retail sales floor area that exceeds 2,500 square feet shall display co-branded alcoholic beverages immediately adjacent to soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled waters, candies, or snack foods portraying cartoons or youth-oriented images or immediately adjacent to products that are not alcohol-infused products. Provides that any retail establishment with a retail sales floor that is equal to or less than 2,500 square feet shall either not display alcohol-infused products or co-branded alcoholic beverages immediately adjacent to specified products or equip the display with specified signage. Prohibits retail licensees from keeping, exposing for sale, or displaying alcohol-infused products immediately adjacent to products marketed toward children.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to include "alcohol-infused products" in the definition of "alcoholic liquor" and to define "alcohol-infused products" and "co-branded alcoholic beverages". The bill prohibits anyone other than licensed liquor retailers from manufacturing, distributing, or selling alcohol-infused products. It also establishes rules for the display of alcohol-infused products and co-branded alcoholic beverages in retail establishments, with different requirements for stores larger and smaller than 2,500 square feet. The bill aims to prevent the display of these products in close proximity to items marketed towards children, such as soft drinks, fruit juices, and snack foods with cartoon or youth-oriented images.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

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