RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 71 (HB 219) 2021 Regular Session Illg
New law defines "ready-to-drink beverages" as an alcoholic beverage containing low or high
alcohol content, as defined in R.S. 26:2 and 241, that is pre-packaged, pre-measured, and
pre-mixed to be sold in a manufacturer sealed container ready for immediate consumption.
Existing law provides for the four types of Class-A retail permits available for beverages of
low alcohol content:
(1) Class A-General.
(2) Class A-Restaurant.
(3) Class A-Special.
(4) Class A-Restaurant-Conditional.
New law retains existing law and adds ready-to-drink beverages to the list of beverages that
can be delivered from a restaurant with a proper Class A-Restaurant permit.
Existing law provides for delivery agreements between retail dealers and third-party delivery
companies, pursuant to retailers possessing a valid Class A-General, Class "R" restaurant,
or Class B permit.
New law retains existing law and provides that retail dealers possessing Class A-Restaurant
permits may enter into delivery agreements with a third-party delivery company.
Existing law enables a restaurant possessing a proper Class-B permit with the ability to
deliver malt beverages, sparkling wine, and still wine.
New law retains existing law and adds ready-to-drink beverages to the list of beverages that
can be delivered from a restaurant possessing a proper Class-B permit.
Effective August 1, 2021.
(Amends R.S. 26:271.2(2)(b) and 308(B) and (C)(2)(b); Adds R.S. 26:2(32) and 241(27))


Statutes affected:
HB219 Original: 26:2(2), 26:308(B)
HB219 Engrossed: 26:2(2), 26:308(B)
HB219 Enrolled: 26:2(2), 26:308(B)
HB219 Act : 26:2(2), 26:308(B)