House Bill No. by Representative Phelps amends existing laws regarding the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits in District 3 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. The bill extends the moratorium on the issuance of certain Class B and C permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2032. This means that no new permits will be granted for the sale of high or low alcoholic beverages within this district during this extended period. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the moratorium does not apply to national chain restaurants or stores, which are defined as companies operating in ten or more states.

The bill also includes provisions for calculating the square footage of public habitable floor areas, which may be relevant for determining permit eligibility. The changes aim to regulate the availability of alcoholic beverage permits in the specified district while allowing exceptions for larger national chains, thereby balancing local control with the interests of larger businesses.

Statutes affected:
HB1029 Original: 26:1(A)