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HB0234

HB0234: Exemptions for Alcohol Catering Permits

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In one sentence

This bill proposes to remove limits on the number of alcohol permits for specific public events and large nonprofit or public event centers.

Removes the limit on malt beverage permits for sales at fairs, rodeos, pari-mutuel events, or similar public events conducted by a public entity on public premises.
Removes the limit on catering permits for sales at enclosed nonprofit or publicly owned civic or event centers with over 400 seats or over 20,000 square feet.
Changes the rule for issuing permits from 'shall' to 'may,' allowing licensing authorities discretion in issuing permits.
Sets an effective date of July 1, 2011.

Public entities that host fairs, rodeos, or similar events on public premises.
Nonprofit or publicly owned civic or event centers with over 400 seats or over 20,000 square feet.
Licensing authorities responsible for issuing malt beverage and catering permits.

The bill is marked as inactive, indicating it is no longer moving in the current session.
The provided text is a working draft, so final details may have changed if the bill had passed.
The bill does not specify which exact licensing authority handles applications in every jurisdiction.

Plain language

Catering permit: A permit authorized for sales at specific premises, subject to operating hours and annual limits.
Malt beverage permit: A permit authorized for sales of malt beverages, subject to operating hours and annual limits.
Licensing authority: The appropriate government body to which applications for these permits are made.

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Wyoming roll calls

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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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