HCS SCS SB 262 -- WINE AND LIQUOR SALES

SPONSOR:  Griesheimer (Johnson, 47)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government by a vote of 13 to 3.

This substitute changes the laws regarding wine and liquor sales.
In its main provisions, the substitute:

(1)  Extends the hours of business for premises operated by wine
manufacturers who sell liquor by the drink from between the hours
of 6:00 a.m. and midnight to 6:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Monday
through Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and midnight on Sunday.  The amount of Missouri-produced wine
which must be sold by persons obtaining certain liquor licenses
is reduced from 100% to 75%;

(2)  Allows the issuance of a license for liquor sales within 100
feet of any school or church if the applicant obtains the written
consent of the municipal governing body.  Currently, licenses
cannot be granted for liquor sales within 100 feet of any school
or church.  The substitute also creates an exception for church,
school, civic, service, fraternal, veteran, political, or
charitable clubs or organizations observing Fourth of July
celebrations or which are exempt from federal taxes.  Premises
holding licenses issued prior to January 1, 2004, are also exempt
from the prohibition;

(3)  Clarifies the language for the usage of tags under the keg
registration law enacted in 2003 and establishes a $50 minimum
keg deposit;

(4)  Allows places of entertainment in St. Charles County to sell
liquor by the drink on Sundays if the establishment has gross
annual sales in excess of $150,000, has been in operation for at
least one year, and pays a fee of $200 per year in addition to
the licensing fees;

(5)  Clarifies that an admission charge to an event at which
alcohol is available at no extra cost does not constitute resale;

(6)  Increases the amount of time from 120 to 168 consecutive
hours that will be allowed for a temporary catering permit; and

(7)  Changes some references of the Division of Liquor Control to
correctly reference the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Income on General Revenue Fund of $1,667
in FY 2006, $2,000 in FY 2007, and $2,000 in FY 2008.  No impact
on Other State Funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that wine manufacturer licensees'
hours of operation are shorter than those for restaurants; and
uniform hours of operation will make regulation, policing, and
enforcement easier.

Testifying for the bill were Senator Griesheimer; and Division of
Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:21 pm