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OR HB2123

OR HB2123
Relating to distilled liquor sales; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says how liquor stores get money from the OLCC if the alcohol selling system changes in some kinds of ways and the stores close or cannot sell as much alcohol. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 63.3). Specifies the type of change in the system for selling containers of distilled liquor that qualifies a person appointed to operate a liquor store for business loss compensation. Specifies that for cer- tain liquor stores, the amount of business loss compensation is determined by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by rule and increases for other liquor stores the percentage of average annual gross distilled liquor sales to be paid as business loss compensation. Includes as a source of moneys for business loss compensation a percentage of average annual gross distilled liquor sales. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the rules for compensating liquor store operators if the state's distilled liquor sales system changes in a way that negatively impacts their business. The bill increases the potential business loss compensation from 4% to 10% of average annual gross distilled liquor sales and allows the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to determine compensation amounts by rule. If a liquor store has operated for less than five years, it can still receive compensation based on its sales history. The bill also creates new provisions for depositing money into a suspense account to help fund these compensation payments, including a requirement to deposit 10% of average annual gross distilled liquor sales if a system change occurs. The legislation applies to system changes happening on or after its effective date and contains an emergency clause, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage. The primary goal is to provide financial protection for liquor store operators during significant changes to the state's alcohol sales system.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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