Retail Alcoholic Beverage Caterer License
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Overview
This bill aims to establish a new ‘Retail Alcoholic Beverage Caterer License’ in South Carolina, allowing businesses to serve alcoholic beverages at private events. It defines key terms like ‘caterer,’ ‘private event,’ and ‘commercial kitchen,’ and grants the department of revenue the authority to issue these licenses. Licensees would be able to purchase alcohol directly from wholesalers and liquor stores, transfer it to event locations, and charge an entry fee to cover event costs. The bill also modifies existing regulations regarding discount pricing for beer and wine and temporary permits for nonprofits, and includes criminal background checks for permit applicants.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms: ‘alcoholic beverages,’ ‘alcoholic liquors by the drink,’ ‘caterer,’ ‘private event,’ and ‘commercial kitchen.’
- Authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue ‘Retail Alcoholic Beverage Caterer Licenses.’
- Allows licensees to purchase alcohol directly from wholesalers and liquor stores.
- Permits the transfer of alcohol from wholesalers to caterers and from caterers to event locations.
- Allows caterers to contract with event hosts to provide on-premises consumption and charge an entry fee.
- Modifies regulations regarding discount pricing for on-premises consumption.
- Allows temporary permits for special events to be issued to caterers, food establishments, or nonprofits.
- Requires notification to law enforcement at least 24 hours prior to an event.
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