HB1053

Provides relative to the definitions of a "dealer" and a "retail dealer"

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Louisiana HB1053 redefines "dealer" and "retail dealer" for alcohol permit purposes.

Louisiana HB1053 amends the definitions of "dealer" and "retail dealer" for alcohol permit purposes. A "dealer" is any person who, as a business, engages in activities related to alcoholic beverages, but excludes retailers offering beverages complimentary and incidentally. A "retail dealer" is any person selling alcoholic beverages to non-licensed dealers. The bill ensures that retailers offering beverages complimentary and incidentally do not require an alcohol permit, provided the beverages are purchased from a licensed retailer.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

Jun 1

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 692.

Jun 1

House

Effective date: 06/01/2026.

May 29

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.