Bill > H3450

This bill amends South Carolina law to restrict the governor's authority during a declared emergency by preventing the prohibition of alcohol sales before midnight for specific types of alcohol-related business licenses. Specifically, the bill prevents the governor from using an emergency proclamation to stop sales of alcohol before 12:00 a.m. for eight different types of licenses, including on-premises beer and wine permits, winery permits, brewery permits, business liquor licenses, nonprofit club liquor licenses, and special event permits. Additionally, the bill prohibits using an alleged violation of an emergency proclamation as grounds to suspend or revoke these specific types of alcohol-related licenses. The legislation appears to be a response to potential restrictions on alcohol sales during emergency situations, such as those implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to protect businesses in the alcohol service industry from having their licenses suspended during gubernatorial emergencies. The bill will take effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3450&session=126&summary=B