This bill amends existing laws regarding the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits in District 3 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. It extends the moratorium on granting these permits from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, for R.S. 26:81.1 and from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2032, for R.S. 281.1. Additionally, the language of the bill changes the phrasing from "under" to "pursuant to" in both sections regarding the issuance of permits.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that exempt national chains of restaurants or stores from the moratorium on permit issuance. It defines a "national chain" as a company that operates in ten or more states, thereby allowing these businesses to obtain permits despite the restrictions placed on other establishments within the specified district.

Statutes affected:
HB1029 Original: 26:1(A)
HB1029 Engrossed: 26:1(A)
HB1029 Reengrossed: 26:1(A)
HB1029 Enrolled: 26:1(A)
HB1029 Act 864: 26:1(A)