HB 1379 - DIGEST

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Directs the board to, consistent with, and in addition to, the existing retail business plan, implement strategies to improve the efficiency of retail sales operations and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. Strategies to be implemented shall include, but are not limited to: (1) Expanding store operations to include Sunday sales in selected liquor stores. Sunday sales are optional for liquor vendors operating agency stores;

(2) Implementing a plan of in-store liquor merchandising, including point-of-sale advertising, and product specific point-of-sale promotional displays and carousels, including displays designed and provided by vendors; and

(3) Implementing a plan for in-store liquor merchandising of brands. The plan may not include provisions for selling liquor-related items other than those items previously authorized.

Provides that, by September 1, 2005, the board shall expand operations in at least twenty state-operated retail stores to include Sundays.