Bill > HB112

This bill modifies the existing laws regarding cooperation between the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission and the Comptroller's Office in enforcing alcohol and tobacco regulations. Specifically, the bill removes the previous requirement for the two agencies to enter into a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperative activities, while maintaining their existing obligations to cooperate, share information, and share personnel during investigations of licensed premises and other locations related to alcohol and tobacco law enforcement. The bill preserves the Commission's existing authority to enter into memoranda of understanding with federal, state, and local governmental units to reduce administrative duplication and costs, and allows the Executive Director to establish cooperative arrangements to address operational matters and efficiencies in alcohol and tobacco law enforcement. The changes are relatively minor and appear to provide more flexibility in how the Commission and Comptroller collaborate, rather than mandating a specific formal agreement. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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