An Act to Amend Title 4 of the Delaware Code Relating to Alcoholic Liquors.
It became law on Jul 17, 2017.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 17, 2017
What it does
This bill creates a new type of liquor license for beer gardens. Beer gardens are outdoor venues that operate at least 5 months, of each year and are independent of any other licensed establishment. The licensing and operation of beer gardens provides new business creation opportunities and a chance to enhance retail areas in Delaware. However, the General Assembly is also mindful of concerns that by creating a license for outdoor space, existing businesses could be affected. For this reason, the definition of a beer garden includes stringent requirements that will limit the number of establishments that could be eligible for a license issued pursuant to this Act. The biennial fee for a…
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Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Delaware.