87(R) HB 1102 - Introduced version - Bill Text
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the pickup and delivery of alcoholic beverages for |
 
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off-premises consumption. |
 
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             BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
 
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             SECTION  1.    The heading to Section 28.1001, Alcoholic |
 
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Beverage Code, is amended to read as follows: |
 
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             Sec.  28.1001.    PICKUP AND [OFF-PREMISES] DELIVERY OF |
 
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION. |
 
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             SECTION  2.    Section 28.1001, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is |
 
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amended by amending Subsections (a), (c), and (d) and adding |
 
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Subsections (a-1), (a-2), and (e) to read as follows: |
 
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             (a)    In this section: |
 
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                         (1)    "Passenger area of a motor vehicle" has the |
 
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meaning assigned by Section 49.031, Penal Code. |
 
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                         (2)    "Tamper-proof container" means a closed cup or |
 
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similar container that is sealed with tape and placed into a bag |
 
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that has been sealed with a zip tie. |
 
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             (a-1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the |
 
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holder of a mixed beverage permit may deliver, or have delivered by |
 
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a third party, including an independent contractor acting under |
 
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Chapter 57, an alcoholic beverage from the permitted premises to an |
 
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ultimate consumer located off-premises and in an area where the |
 
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sale of the beverage is legal if: |
 
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                         (1)    [the holder of the mixed beverage permit holds a |
 
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food and beverage certificate for the permitted premises; |
 
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                         [(2)    the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made as |
 
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part of the delivery of food prepared at the permitted premises; |
 
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                         [(3)]    the alcoholic beverage is: |
 
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                                     (A)    a malt beverage [beer, ale,] or wine |
 
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delivered in an original container sealed by the manufacturer; or |
 
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                                     (B)    an alcoholic beverage other than a malt |
 
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beverage [beer, ale,] or wine that: |
 
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                                                 (i)    is[,] delivered in an original, |
 
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single-serving container sealed by the manufacturer and not larger |
 
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than 375 milliliters; or |
 
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                                                 (ii)    the permit holder mixes with other |
 
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beverages and stores in a tamper-proof container that is clearly |
 
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labeled with the permit holder's business name and the words |
 
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"alcoholic beverage"; and |
 
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                         (2)  [(4)]    the delivery is not made to another [a] |
 
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premises that is permitted or licensed under this code. |
 
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             (a-2)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the |
 
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holder of a mixed beverage permit may allow an ultimate consumer to |
 
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pick up an alcoholic beverage described by Subsection (a-1)(1) and |
 
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remove the beverage from the permitted premises. |
 
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             (c)    An alcoholic beverage picked up or [may be] delivered |
 
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under this section may be provided only to a person who is 21 years |
 
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of age or older after the person picking up the alcoholic beverage |
 
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or accepting the delivery presents valid proof of identity and age |
 
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and: |
 
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                         (1)    the person picking up the alcoholic beverage or |
 
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accepting the delivery personally signs a receipt, which may be |
 
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electronic, acknowledging the pickup or delivery; or |
 
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                         (2)    the person providing the beverage for pickup or   |
 
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making the delivery acknowledges the completion of the pickup or |
 
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delivery through a software application. |
 
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             (d)    This section does not authorize the holder of a brewpub |
 
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license who also holds a wine and malt beverage [beer] retailer's |
 
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permit to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to ultimate |
 
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consumers for off-premise consumption at a location other than the |
 
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licensed premises. |
 
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             (e)    A person who picks up or delivers an alcoholic beverage |
 
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described by Subsection (a-1)(1)(B)(ii) may not transport the |
 
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alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle. |
 
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             SECTION  3.    This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |