HB3329 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB3329

Introduced 2/24/2011, by Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

235 ILCS 5/6-31

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. In a provision concerning product sampling, increases the amount of alcohol that licensees under the Act are allowed to serve to a consumer for sampling purposes in one day. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning liquor.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Liquor Control Act of 1934 is amended by changing Section 6-31 as follows:

(235 ILCS 5/6-31)

Sec. 6-31. Product sampling.

(a) Retailer, distributor, importing distributor, manufacturer and nonresident dealer licensees may conduct product sampling for consumption at a licensed retail location. Up to 3 separate samples, consisting of no more than (i) 1/2 1/4 ounce of distilled spirits, (ii) 2 ounces one ounce of wine, or (iii) 6 2 ounces of beer may be served to a consumer in one day.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), an on-premises retail licensee may offer for sale and serve more than one drink per person for sampling purposes without violating paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Section 6-28 or paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Section 6-28 of this Act, provided the total quantity of the sampling package, regardless of the number of containers in which the alcoholic liquor is being served, does not exceed 2 ounces 1 ounce of distilled spirits, 8 4 ounces of wine, or 32 16 ounces of beer. In any event, all provisions of Section 6-28 shall apply to an on-premises retail licensee that conducts product sampling.

(Source: P.A. 90-432, eff. 1-1-98; 90-626, eff. 1-1-99.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.