Washington County - Alcoholic Beverages - Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Beer, Wine, and Liquor License
This bill updates the alcoholic beverage license for Washington County's multi-use sports and events facility to allow the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-site consumption. The law authorizes the facility owner, who may operate as a professional sports team, to sell these drinks in plastic, Styrofoam, or paper containers during events. Key provisions require all employees to complete alcohol awareness and crowd control training, prohibit individuals from carrying alcohol into or out of the venue, and set the annual license fee at $2,500. The changes also clarify that sales in parking lots or during non-baseball events require specific board approval. These rules take effect on July 1, 2024.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 2, 2024
Signed May 16, 2024
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 29, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1025
executive
Apr 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 29, 2024
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (128-0-6)
house of delegates
Mar 11, 2024
Committee
Referred Economic Matters
lower
Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Feb 2, 2024
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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