This bill amends existing liquor laws to introduce a new "Restaurant Delivery License," allowing on-premises licensees, such as restaurants, to deliver liquor alongside meals for home delivery. The license, priced at $250 and valid for one year, comes with specific requirements: deliveries must include food, occur during operating hours, and be for personal consumption only. Alcoholic beverages must be transported in sealed containers with clear labeling and warnings, and deliveries to educational institutions and public spaces are prohibited.

Additionally, the bill reinstates penalties for overserving alcohol, establishing stricter consequences for licensees who serve visibly intoxicated individuals, with minimum penalties for first, second, and third offenses that may result in license suspension or revocation. During any suspension, a notice must be posted on the premises and online. The legislation aims to regulate liquor delivery while enhancing accountability for responsible service, with the Liquor Commission projecting an increase in state revenue from the new delivery license, potentially generating between $10,000 and over $100,000 annually.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 179:17, 179:15, 179:40
As Amended by the House: 175:1, 179:15, 179:5
Version adopted by both bodies: 175:1, 179:15, 179:5