Legislative Watch

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  • Would add a cancer warning to alcohol retail point-of-service signage.

    SUPPORT

    To learn more, see our section titled Special: Alcohol and Cancer

    • HB 520, as passed by the House, is Pro Georgia. Behavioral health is a public health issue, not a criminal matter. HB 520 provides solutions for Georgians caught in the ineffective and costly cyle of incarceration, homelessness, and hospitalization.

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    • Would increase the number of alcohol licenses available for retailers, from 2 to 6.

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      OPPOSE

  • Advocates for updating the warning label that appears on alcohol bottles and cans to reflect updated research on alcohol health impacts

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  • Would allow the US Postal Service to deliver alcohol.

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    OPPOSE

  • Would allow breweries to sell direct-to-consumers with no daily limit

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    OPPOSE

  • Would require first-time DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle that prevents the car from starting if they have alcohol in their system.

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  • COMMENTS:

    1. Maintain a strong three-tier system.

    2. Support state and local law enforcement to identify and control trade practices.

    3. Do not further enable nationwide online alcohol sales.

    Submittal sent to Tax & Trade Bureau, July 2023