House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes new regulations regarding the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits within District 2 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Specifically, it establishes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new Class B and Class C permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages from August 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The bill stipulates that this limitation applies only to licensed premises with less than 5,000 square feet of public habitable floor area. Existing permits that are valid as of August 1, 2026, may continue to be renewed as long as the permit holders comply with all relevant laws and local ordinances.

Additionally, the bill outlines that if a permit holder ceases operations or fails to maintain a valid permit for any reason, they will not be eligible for renewal. Furthermore, no new permits will be issued for additional locations within the specified district during the moratorium period. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without the governor's signature.