Honorable John Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB341 by Perry (Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow a county judge to deny an original application for a retail dealer's on-premise license if an applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses was finally convicted of an offense involving a synthetic cannabinoid during the five years immediately preceding the application. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission indicates that any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.