South Dakota cities and counties can now choose to deny renewal of an on-sale liquor license if the business hasn't actively used it for two years (meaning the bar wasn't open at least 60 days during that period, or 5 days per year if it only operates during a special event with 25,000+ visitors). Previously, renewal was automatic regardless of whether the license was being used. The change gives local governments more control over liquor licenses while preserving the minimum number of licenses each city was allowed to have as of 2010.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 512
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 455
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 432
Signed by the President S.J. 435
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 399
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 261
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 257
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 166
Jean Hunhoff
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tim Reisch
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Local Government — Do Pass