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ME LD1354
ME LD1354An Act Regarding Liquor Licensing in Outdoor Stadiums and Exclusivity in Licensee Agreements
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Introduced
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill removes the provisions of law that prohibit the sale of malt liquor, wine or spirits at an event primarily involving children and in the spectator stands at an outdoor stadium. The bill allows an outdoor stadium licensee to sell spirits in original containers for service in an outdoor stadium club suite under certain conditions and removes the requirement that an outdoor stadium licensee may sell malt liquor, wine or spirits only by the glass in plastic or paper cups. The bill also removes the prohibition on licensees or applicants for a license receiving anything of value from a person engaged in the certain activities related to the manufacture, distribution, sale or transportation of liquor. The bill prohibits provisions in agreements between licensees and manufacturers, distributors and brands granting the exclusive right to supply goods or services to the licensee.
AI Summary
This bill addresses several changes to liquor licensing regulations in Maine, specifically focusing on outdoor stadiums and licensing agreements. The legislation removes previous restrictions on selling alcohol at events involving children and in spectator stands, and now allows outdoor stadium licensees to sell spirits in original containers within designated club suites under specific conditions. These conditions include: spirits must be consumed only in the club suite, the licensee must provide the spirits, no more than 6 containers can be provided, and the suite's registered tenant must sign a contract ensuring no alcohol is served to individuals under 21. Additionally, the bill prohibits exclusive supply agreements between licensees and manufacturers, distributors, or brands, meaning that licensing agreements cannot grant one entity the exclusive right to supply goods or services. The bill also modifies rules about sponsorships, allowing affiliates to receive money for sponsoring transportation systems or specific events, provided they obtain prior written approval from the bureau and do not directly receive payments from the licensee. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in alcohol sales and licensing while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1354&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0877&item=1&snum=132 |
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