Special Permits
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow South Carolina establishments that sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to obtain special permits to hold events on their grounds outside of normal business hours. The Department of Revenue would issue these permits, which would authorize the purchase and sale of beer and wine during these events. The permits would cost $10 per day, and an establishment could receive up to two per month.
Key provisions
- Allows establishments to obtain special permits.
- Permits authorize sales of beer and wine outside normal business hours.
- Department of Revenue issues the permits.
- Permit cost is $10 per day.
- Up to two permits can be issued per month per establishment.
- Permit holders can purchase beer and wine from licensed wholesalers.
- Department can specify permit terms and conditions.
Who is affected
- Establishments selling beer and wine
- Department of Revenue
- Licensed wholesalers
Notable changes
- Creates a new permitting process for off-premises events.
- Specifies the conditions under which permits can be issued.
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
B. Newton
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