1-1 AN ACT
1-2 relating to the grace period on renewal of an alcoholic beverage
1-3 license or permit.
1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-5 SECTION 1. Section 6.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is amended
1-6 to read as follows:
1-7 Sec. 6.04. GRACE PERIOD ON RENEWAL OF LICENSES AND PERMITS.
1-8 (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the holder
1-9 of a license or permit issued under this code may renew the license
1-10 or permit rather than reapply for an original license or permit if,
1-11 not later than the 30th [10th] day after the date of the expiration
1-12 of the license or permit, the holder files a renewal application
1-13 and the required license or permit fee with the commission and pays
1-14 a late [renewal] fee as provided by rules of the commission [of
1-15 $100 and the license or permit fee that is due].
1-16 (b) If an application is filed under Subsection (a) [of this
1-17 section], a violation of the law that occurs before the filing of a
1-18 renewal application may be the basis for an administrative action
1-19 against the holder of the license or permit.
1-20 (c) The holder of a license or permit who does not renew the
1-21 license or permit before its expiration date may not operate until
1-22 the holder files an application under Subsection (a).
1-23 (d) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement
1-24 this section.
1-25 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2001.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1236 passed the Senate on
April 20, 2001, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, one
present, not voting.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1236 passed the House on
May 11, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor