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SCS/SB 121 - This act provides that distillers, wholesalers, winemakers, and brewers may make financial contributions for festivals where alcohol is sold to a not-for-profit organization that is registered with the Secretary of State. No part of the contributions may benefit a private shareholder or liquor licensee member of the organization. The contributions must be used to pay for event expenses that are unrelated to retail alcohol sales. Under current law, liquor may not be sold in a train while it is stopped. This act repeals that prohibition. Current law also requires most businesses licensed to sell alcohol to be closed from 1:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. This act adds bowling alleys to the list of businesses that are not required to be closed during those hours, but which may not sell liquor during those hours. Any rooms in which alcohol is dispensed in a bowling alley would have to be locked from 1:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. This act creates a temporary liquor permit for festivals. Any persons holding a license to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink at retail may apply for the permit. The temporary permit shall be effective for no more than 168 consecutive hours. The permit costs $10 for each day it covers. Wholesalers may, but are not be required to, give a retailer credit for liquor that is delivered but not used if the wholesaler removes the product within 72 hours of the expiration of the permit. This act provides that no law or regulation shall be interpreted as preventing a wholesaler or distributor from providing storage, cooling, or dispensing equipment for use at festivals. MEGHAN LUECKE
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