House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends existing laws regarding the notice of hearings conducted by the commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) within the Department of Revenue. The bill modifies the timeframe for notice, stipulating that the notice must be issued at least ten calendar days before the hearing, removing the previous upper limit of thirty days. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for electronic transmission of notices, allowing them to be sent to the address designated by the permittee, with service considered complete upon transmission unless it is known that the transmission did not reach the intended address.

The bill also maintains the requirement that notices must include the time, place, and reasons for the hearing, and that a copy of any opposing petition must accompany the notice. Overall, the changes aim to streamline the notification process for hearings, making it more efficient by incorporating electronic communication while ensuring that applicants and permittees are adequately informed of the proceedings against them.

Statutes affected:
HB451 Original: 26:919(A)