House Bill No. 1029, introduced by Representative Phelps, seeks to amend the current regulations regarding the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits within 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 both high and low alcoholic beverages from the previously established end date of December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2032. This change aims to maintain control over the number of alcohol permits in the district for an additional six years.

Additionally, the bill introduces exceptions to the moratorium for national chain restaurants or stores, which are defined as companies operating in ten or more states. This provision allows such establishments to obtain permits despite the ongoing moratorium, thereby facilitating their entry into the market while still regulating local alcohol sales. The bill amends R.S. 26:81.1(A) and 281.1(A) and adds new sections R.S. 26:81.1(D) and 281.1(D) to clarify these changes.

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