Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 222 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to prohibit permit or license holders from allowing persons under 18 years of age to dance on their premises, with or for another person, in exchange for a benefit. The act establishes that a violation of this provision is a Class A misdemeanor and requires the Alcoholic Beverage Commission to impose additional penalties, including suspension or cancellation of the permit or license. The act provides for an exception related to the use of false identification and also provides that the prohibition does not apply to a benefit given for a dance at a wedding, anniversary, or similar event.