Bill > H8009

This bill allows establishments with existing liquor licenses to temporarily extend their service hours for alcoholic beverages to operate 24 hours a day, specifically between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament, which runs from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026. This means that normally applicable laws about closing and opening times for on-premises liquor sales will not apply during this period, though municipalities have the authority to opt out of, limit, or modify these extended hours within their jurisdiction through a council resolution, as long as they don't restrict hours to less than what's normally allowed. Licensees are not required to submit applications or pay fees for these temporary extensions but must notify their local licensing authority or police department at least 24 hours in advance if they plan to use them, and the bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.

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