Legislation · General Assembly 152

HB 222

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER.

Synopsis

This Act requires the Commissioner, after 25 complaints from residents who reside within one mile of a licensed establishment that sells alcohol regarding a violation of statutory or regulatory requirements, to direct an investigation to the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement for an independent investigation. If an investigation finds the complaint credible, and a hearing is necessary, the signatories of the petition will also be provided notice of the hearing and given an opportunity to appear and provide an impact statement.