Helene M. Keeley
- Democratic
Primary
This bill creates a new type of liquor license for beer gardens. Beer gardens are outdoor venues that operate at least 5 months, of each year and are independent of any other licensed establishment. The licensing and operation of beer gardens provides new business creation opportunities and a chance to enhance retail areas in Delaware. However, the General Assembly is also mindful of concerns that by creating a license for outdoor space, existing businesses could be affected. For this reason, the definition of a beer garden includes stringent requirements that will limit the number of establishments that could be eligible for a license issued pursuant to this Act. The biennial fee for a beer garden license is set at $2,000.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
Amendment HA 2 to HB 158 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Amendment HA 2 to HB 158 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment HA 1 to HB 158 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 9 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 1 to HB 158 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House
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