Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms; provide that local government restrictions on smoking shall not apply to cigar bars; require cigar bars to provide certain smoke-free spaces.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; specify that the license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages is a quota retail drink license; authorize the cigar bar to also sell pipe tobacco; require that the cigar bar generate at least 15% of its annual income from the sale of cigars, rental of humidors, the sale of pipe tobacco, the sale of paraphernalia and accessories related to the consumption of cigars and pipe tobacco, or a combination thereof; amend provisions relating to the validity of ordinances to the contrary; provide that cigar bars and the smoking of cigars and pipe tobacco on the premises allowed within the Commonwealth and are subject to laws not in conflict with this section; allow local governments to require permits and set parameters for the permits; require notice to be posted at entrances to indicate that smoke is present inside and that smoking of products other than cigars and pipe tobacco is prohibited.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- S. Doan

Summary Amend Section 1 to allow a local government to permit cigar bars without the requirement of a liquor license.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 2 -- C. Lewis

Summary Amend Section 1 of the bill to make a technical correction and exclude cigar bars from providing a smoke free delivery space if in operation as of the effective date of this act.