STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

SENATE BILL 796	By:	Shumate

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to alcoholic beverage zoning; amending 37 O.S. 2011, Section 528.2, which relates to zoning; clarifying language; and modifying references.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     37 O.S. 2011, Section 528.2, is amended to read as follows:
Section 528.2.  Municipalities and counties are hereby authorized to create a new zoning classification to regulate the location of establishments that sell, serve, mix, dispense, or allow consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises.  Such The new zoning classification may include but shall not be limited to reasonable parking, access regulations, and other such zoning regulations as the local authorities may deem necessary for local control.  This zoning authority shall be in addition to the authority to enact ordinances established in Section 503 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title.
Municipal courts are hereby declared to be an authorized jurisdiction to hear violations of any ordinances enacted pursuant to the provisions of this section and Section 503 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title.

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