STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 52nd Legislature (2009)

SENATE BILL 463	By:	Leftwich

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to intoxicating liquors; amending 37 O.S. 2001, Section 503, which relates to the Oklahoma Alcohol Beverage Control Act; clarifying reference; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     37 O.S. 2001, Section 503, is amended to read as follows:
Section 503.  A.  The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the State of Oklahoma this state for the protection of the welfare, health, peace, temperance and safety of the people of the state, and all the provisions hereof shall be construed for the accomplishment of that purpose.
B.  Municipalities are authorized to enact ordinances consistent with the provisions of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.  In municipalities with populations of thirty‑five thousand (35,000) or more these ordinances may provide for maximum penalties of fines not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) plus court costs, and imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
C.  All municipalities of this state may enact ordinances prohibiting or regulating nudity or drink solicitation in establishments licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
D.  The provisions of this section shall not authorize any city or town to regulate by ordinance or issue any licenses for activities for which a license is required to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2009.

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