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HB0180

Wyoming HB0180: Cultural Event Liquor Permit

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In one sentence

This bill creates a new permit that allows specific venues like theaters and arenas to sell alcohol at cultural events.

Creates a cultural event permit that allows the sale of alcoholic liquors and malt beverages at public auditoriums, civic centers, theaters, arenas, or event centers.
Allows the licensing authority in a county, city, or town to issue these permits to responsible persons or organizations.
Requires the permit holder to own or hold a written lease for the premises for the period the permit is issued.
Sets a license fee of $1,500 payable annually in advance.
Prohibits selling alcohol for consumption off the premises authorized by the permit.
Requires the issuing body to set rules for where alcohol is sold and consumed, as well as the hours and days of operation.
Requires that sales cease at the conclusion of the cultural event or at specific hours defined by law if the event extends beyond those hours.

Licensing authorities in counties, cities, or towns.
Owners or lessees of public auditoriums, civic centers, theaters, arenas, or event centers.
Organizations or persons holding the permit who sell alcohol at these venues.

The bill is marked as inactive, meaning it did not pass in the 2011 session.
The bill states that the licensing authority 'may' issue the permit, implying it is optional for local governments rather than mandatory.

Plain language

Cultural event permit: A permit that allows the sale of alcoholic liquors and malt beverages at specific venues like theaters or arenas for events such as concerts, theater productions, sporting events, or rodeos.
Malt beverages: Alcoholic drinks, such as beer, that are covered under this permit.
Licensing authority: The local government body in a county, city, or town that issues the permit.

Official record

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Public statements

Last checked Aug 7, 5:20 PM

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Wyoming roll calls

1 roll call

H Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 4-3(c) 9-0-0-0-02011-03-02 · House9 yes 0 no

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