Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Retail Establishments (Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act of 2025)

HB 1379 allows specific retail establishments - food retailers meeting defined food categories (e.g., fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods) with 4,000+ sq ft, pharmacies, and retail service stations with fuel/electric vehicle charging - to apply for Class A liquor licenses under new rules. It permits these businesses to purchase licenses directly from existing holders if within 3,000 feet, or apply to local boards (with applications presumed in the community’s best interest). Key provisions include restricting sales to 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Mon-Sat), requiring security personnel for alcohol areas, banning self-scanning registers for alcohol sales, and prohibiting delivery or small-bottle sales. The bill directly affects eligible retailers seeking to sell alcohol without being classified as a traditional bar or liquor store.