Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-07-2018
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Consideration, discussion and possible preview of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Article I, GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 4-1, Definitions; Section 4-13, Transporting alcoholic beverages in opened containers; possession in public places; Section 4-22, Employment of minors selling or handling; and Section 4-25, Operation of retailers prohibited during certain hours and on certain days; Section 4-33, Occupation tax-Levied; amount; of the Broken Arrow Code; specifically amending to be in compliance with SQ 792; repealing all ordinances to the contrary; and declaring an effective date of October 1, 2018
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Background:
State Question 792, is modernizing the Oklahoma Liquor laws, thus there are several changes that will need to be reflected within the City Ordinances. Specifically, Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Article I, is being amended to clarify and add definitions pursuant to SQ 792. Additionally, Section 4-13 is being amended to specifically prohibit the possession of spirits in public. Section 4-22 amends the age requirements for a person to sell beer, wine and spirits. Section 4-25, now allows the sell beer, wine and spirits on Sundays. Lastly, Section 4-43 will reference the Manual of Fees for the various business and occupation taxes for businesses selling alcoholic beverages.
SQ792 will be in effect on October 1, 2018. Thus, the adoption date of these amendments of City Ordinances shall be October 1, 2018.
Cost: No Cost
Funding Source: No Source
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, Acting City Attorney
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: Preview Ordinance
Recommendation:
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Preview the ordinance and set for adoption.
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