This bill amends existing laws to allow on-premises licensees, such as restaurants, to deliver liquor alongside meals ordered for home delivery. It introduces a new provision that permits these licensees to purchase a restaurant delivery license for $250, which must be renewed annually for the same fee. The bill specifies that deliveries must include food prepared by the restaurant and that all alcoholic beverages, including liquors and wines, must be transported in their original sealed containers. Additionally, it mandates that drinks containing liquor be transported in a sealed container provided by the restaurant, which must clearly identify the licensee and demonstrate if the container has been opened.

The bill also outlines several requirements for the delivery process, including that deliveries can only occur during the licensee's hours of operation and must be made to areas where alcohol sales are permitted. It prohibits deliveries to educational institutions and public spaces such as libraries and parks. Furthermore, it stipulates that the delivery personnel must be employees of the licensee, at least 21 years old, and that they must obtain a signed receipt from the consumer upon delivery. The bill emphasizes that the alcoholic beverages delivered are solely for personal consumption and not for resale.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 179:15
SB524 text: 179:15