House Bill No. [insert number] proposes to enact new provisions under R.S. 26:81.1 and 281.1 that impose a temporary moratorium on the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits within District 3 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. This moratorium will be in effect from August 1, 2025, until December 31, 2030. During this period, no new permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages, whether high or low, will be granted in this district. However, existing valid permits as of August 1, 2025, may continue to operate and be renewed, provided that the permit holders comply with all relevant laws and local ordinances.

The bill also stipulates that permit holders will not be allowed to obtain permits for additional locations within District 3. If a permit holder ceases business operations or fails to maintain a valid permit for any reason during the moratorium, they will lose their entitlement to renew their permit. This legislation aims to regulate the availability of alcoholic beverage permits in a specific area, ensuring that existing businesses can continue to operate while preventing the establishment of new ones during the specified timeframe.