LD494

An Act to Update and Clarify Certain Provisions of State Liquor and Lottery Laws

Complete·6/3/25

Updates Maine liquor and lottery laws, including new license types, off-premises catering, and taste-testing events.

This bill updates Maine's liquor and lottery laws, introducing new license types and modifying existing ones. It creates a purveyor of spirits license for agency liquor stores to conduct taste-testing events. It also allows licensed establishments to apply for off-premises catering licenses for events held off the premises. The bill modifies the definition of "vessel" and sets conditions for selling spirits in club suites at civic auditoriums.

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

9:31 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

Jun 3, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.