House Bill No. by Representative McMakin aims to establish a self-exclusion process for individuals from establishments that sell alcoholic beverages. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 26:793(E), which mandates the commissioner of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to create rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. These rules will facilitate the development of an online self-restriction form that allows individuals to voluntarily restrict themselves from purchasing alcohol for a minimum period of thirty days.
Additionally, the proposed law outlines procedures to ensure that individuals on the self-exclusion list are prevented from accessing alcohol and requires that establishments be provided with this list. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining the online self-restriction form and ensuring that the self-exclusion process is effectively managed. Overall, this legislation seeks to provide a structured approach for individuals who wish to limit their alcohol consumption by formally excluding themselves from purchasing alcohol in designated establishments.