HB 1442

Bill Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages, Alcohol And Tobacco Commission Alcoholic Beverages, Licenses, Permits, And Taxes Churches And Religions Crimes And Offenses Generally Crimes And Offenses, Sentencing Schools, Buildings And Grounds

Abstract

Allows a municipality to create an outdoor refreshment area (area) in which persons may consume alcoholic beverages purchased within the area with the approval of the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission). Allows minors within the area. Prohibits an area located within 200 feet of a school or church unless the school or church does not object. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a person to do any of the following: (1) Carry an alcoholic beverage into an area that was not purchased from a participating retailer or vendor. (2) Carry an alcoholic beverage into an area without wearing a wristband identification. (3) Carry an alcoholic beverage outside the area. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a participating retailer or vendor to: (1) sell a person more than one alcoholic beverage at a time or an alcoholic beverage that exceeds the volume limitations; or (2) allow a person who is not wearing a wristband identification to enter an area with an alcoholic beverage.