Sen. Donna Kim
Sponsored bills
Prohibits the issuance of new retail tobacco permits, beginning 11/1/18, for businesses that are located within 500 feet of a preschool, school, or public playgrounds. Enunciates that a business holding a valid retail tobacco permit prior to 11/1/18, is eligible for renewal even though the business is within 500 feet of a preschool, school, or public playgrounds. Beginning on 12/1/2051, prohibits the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by businesses that are located within 500 feet of a preschool, school, or certain public playgrounds. Codifies the Department of Taxation's administrative rule specifying when the Department may suspend, revoke, or decline to renew a retail tobacco permit. (SB2304 HD2)
Amends conditions and requirements for sale of liquor by class 14 brewpub and class 18 small craft producer pub licensees. Permits sale at multiple locations statewide. Clarifies that each location is under the jurisdiction of the liquor commission of the county in which the location is located. Increases maximum production ceiling for class 18 licensees. Allows direct shipping of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. (SB2711 HD2)