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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 16, 2007
H. 3176
S. Printed 5/16/07--H.
Read the first time January 9, 2007.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3176) to amend Section 61-6-4550, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to limitations on offering discount prices for the sale of alcoholic liquors for on-premises, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 61-6-4550(A) and inserting:
/(A) No A person who holds a biennial license to sell alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption may not advertise, sell, or dispense these beverages for free, at a price less than one-half of the price regularly charged, or on a two or more for the price of one basis. Alcoholic liquors may be sold at a price less than the price regularly charged from four o'clock p.m. until eight o'clock p.m. only. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES H. HARRISON for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON OFFERING DISCOUNT PRICES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AT CERTAIN TIMES, SO AS TO ALSO PERMIT DISCOUNT SALES ON ONE FULL DAY OF THE WEEK.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 61-6-4550 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 415 of 1996, is amended to read:
"Section 61-6-4550. (A) No A person who holds a biennial license to sell alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption may not advertise, sell, or dispense these beverages for free, at a price less than one-half of the price regularly charged, or on a two or more for the price of one basis. Alcoholic liquors may be sold at a price less than the price regularly charged from four o'clock p.m. until eight o'clock p.m. only. A person who holds a biennial license to sell alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption also may elect to sell alcoholic liquors at a price less than regularly charged on one full day of each week, excluding Sundays.
(B) The prohibition against dispensing the beverages for free does not apply to dispensing to a customer on an individual basis, to a fraternal organization in the course of its fund-raising activities, to a person attending a private function on premises for which a biennial license has been issued, or to a customer attending a function sponsored by the person who holds a biennial license. However, no more than two functions may be sponsored each year, and must be authorized by the department.
(C) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than three months, in the discretion of the court."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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