SENATE BILL 17 |
SENATE AUTHOR: Zaffirini |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-99 |
HOUSE SPONSOR: McCall |
Senate Bill 17 amends Tax Code provisions relating to the comptroller's suspension of certain permits for businesses at which there has been a violation of laws restricting the distribution or advertising of cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco products. Prior law authorized suspension only after notice and a hearing. The new legislation authorizes suspension after notice and opportunity for a hearing.