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SB 2268

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alcoholic beverage establishment.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Jeff Barta

Defines alcoholic beverage establishment as places licensed to sell and serve alcohol for on-premises consumption (bars/restaurants), excluding liquor stores; withdrawn.

Withdrawn from further consideration
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Bill Summary · SB 2268

Summary — SB 2268 (North Dakota)

A bill to amend and reenact section 53‑06.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code to revise the statutory definition of “alcoholic beverage establishment.”

Purpose / Intent

The bill’s primary purpose is to clarify and codify what constitutes an “alcoholic beverage establishment” within Chapter 53‑06.1 (the chapter that governs certain charitable and nonprofit gaming activities). The clarification affects how other provisions in that chapter apply to venues that sell or serve alcoholic beverages.

Key provisions

  • Amends and reenacts N.D.C.C. § 53‑06.1‑01 (definitions).
  • Adds/expressly defines “alcoholic beverage establishment” as:
    • An establishment licensed under Chapter 5‑01 or 5‑02 (North Dakota alcoholic beverage licensing chapters) where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed, and consumed by guests on the premises.
    • Explicitly excludes liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores from the definition.
  • The bill otherwise reproduces the chapter’s definitions (e.g., “eligible organization,” “pull tab,” “net proceeds,” etc.), but the stated substantive change is this clarified definition for “alcoholic beverage establishment.”

Who would be affected

  • Venues that sell and permit on‑premises consumption of alcoholic beverages (bars, taverns, restaurants, hotels, private clubs) — these establishments would be explicitly captured by the term.
  • Retail outlets that sell alcohol but do not permit on‑premises consumption (liquor stores, gas stations, grocery and convenience stores) — these are explicitly excluded.
  • Nonprofit and licensed organizations that conduct games of chance (pull tabs, bingo, raffles) and regulators (Attorney General, local governments) — the clarified definition could affect where and under what conditions gaming may be conducted or co‑located with alcohol service.
  • Licensing and enforcement authorities — because the amendment narrows or clarifies the venues to which gaming‑related rules apply, enforcement practice and licensing interpretations could change.

Procedural / timeline status

  • Introduced in the Senate by Senator Barta as part of the Sixty‑ninth Legislative Assembly (SB 2268). (Introduced/Filed Mar 11, 2025 per bill header.)
  • Status: Withdrawn from further consideration (bill did not advance to enactment).

Expected impact

  • Primary effect is statutory clarity: makes explicit which businesses count as “alcoholic beverage establishments” for purposes of Chapter 53‑06.1. Depending on prior statutory language and administrative practice, this could (a) limit or (b) confirm the set of venues where gaming activities may be permitted or regulated alongside alcohol service.
  • No appropriation or fiscal provisions included; no direct fiscal impact is specified in the bill text.
  • Because the bill was withdrawn, the proposed changes were not adopted into law.

Note: The draft materials submitted included unrelated text from an Illinois bill with the same bill number; this summary focuses exclusively on the North Dakota SB 2268 (definition amendment to N.D.C.C. § 53‑06.1‑01).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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