SCS SB 1062 -- LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CATERERS

SPONSOR:  Griesheimer (Johnson, 47)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government by a vote of 16 to 1.

This substitute allows caterers to be issued a special license to
sell liquor at certain functions.  A license valid for a maximum
of 50 days during any year is $500, with a license for an
unlimited number of functions and valid for one year costing
$1,000.

The substitute requires caterers issued these licenses to report
the location of each function at least three days in advance to
the Supervisor of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2005, FY 2006, and
FY 2007.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill simplifies and
streamlines the temporary liquor license application process.

Testifying for the bill were Senator Griesheimer; and Missouri
Restaurant Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

OTHERS:  Others testifying on the bill say it would make the
temporary liquor license application process more expedient and
require less paperwork for applicants.

Others testifying on the bill was Division of Alcohol and Tobacco
Control.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am