Digest: The Act says that a person has to get a new kind of permit from the OLCC to sell alcohol to consumers. The Act also changes how often minor decoy operations happen for liquor stores and distilleries. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). [Digest: The Act tells OLCC to study alcohol. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8).] [Requires the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to study alcohol. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development not later than September 15, 2026.] [Sunsets on January 2, 2027.] Requires certain individuals to hold a retail liquor sales permit from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission in order to sell alcohol to consumers. Creates exceptions. Punishes by a maximum fine of $1,000. Provides that a distillery licensee and a retail outlet agent appointed by the commission may not be subject to more than one minor decoy operation per calendar year. Creates exceptions. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Statutes affected:
A-Engrossed: 471.360, 471.230, 471.322, 471.346, 471.370, 471.750