South Carolina bill H3450 prohibits the governor from banning alcohol sales before 12:00 a.m. during emergencies for certain licensed businesses.

South Carolina bill H3450 amends the state code to ensure that during emergencies, the governor cannot prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages before midnight by holders of specific licenses, including on-premises beer and wine permits, winery permits, and others. The bill also prevents alleged violations of emergency proclamations from being used to suspend or revoke these licenses. This act takes effect upon approval by the governor.

South Carolina bill H3450 prohibits the governor from banning alcohol sales before 12:00 a.m. during emergencies for certain licensed businesses.

South Carolina bill H3450 amends the state code to ensure that during emergencies, the governor cannot prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages before midnight by holders of specific licenses, including on-premises beer and wine permits, winery permits, and others. The bill also prevents alleged violations of emergency proclamations from being used to suspend or revoke these licenses. This act takes effect upon approval by the governor.