An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dual Liquor Licenses

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  current law hinders the operation of businesses with dual liquor licenses, which authorize retailers to sell wine for consumption both on and off the licensed premises; and

Whereas,  this legislation relaxes the restrictions imposed on businesses with dual liquor licenses to bring those restrictions in line with the restrictions imposed on other licensed liquor retailers; and

Whereas,  this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period in order for it to be in effect before commencement of the summer tourist season; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1208, sub-§2, ¶B,  as reallocated by PL 2009, c. 510, §7, is amended to read:

Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §1208, sub-§2, ¶C,  as reallocated by PL 2009, c. 510, §7, is amended to read:

Sec. 3. 28-A MRSA §1208, sub-§2, ¶D,  as reallocated by PL 2009, c. 510, §7, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. 28-A MRSA §1208, sub-§2, ¶E,  as reallocated by PL 2009, c. 510, §7, is repealed.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.