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KY SB145

KY SB145
AN ACT relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
Passed
03/05/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 243.033 to modify alcoholic beverage caterer duties and privileges; remove caterer Sunday sales restrictions; prohibit the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control from imposing or attempting to enforce minimum customer thresholds or maximum event limits for caterers; amend KRS 243.090 to require the department to approve or deny a license application within 45 days after receipt of the application; EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing alcoholic beverage and tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product sales, with an emergency clause for immediate effect. It modifies the duties and privileges of alcoholic beverage caterers, removing restrictions on Sunday sales and prohibiting the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) from enforcing minimum customer numbers or maximum event limits for caterers. Additionally, it requires the ABC to approve or deny license applications within 45 days of receipt. The bill also introduces new licensing requirements and regulations for retailers of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products, including specific dates for these changes to take effect, and clarifies rules regarding license transfers, renewals, and the revocation process for violations. Finally, it amends the conditions under which a limited golf course license can be issued.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

delivered to Governor (on 03/05/2026)

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