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H 4909

An Act to extend the time for the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses in the town of Burlington

193rd Legislature (2023-2024) Introduced by Ken Gordon

H 4909 extends Burlington's deadline to issue previously authorized alcoholic beverage licenses, allowing the town more time to complete the regulatory process.

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Bill Summary · H 4909

Legislative bill overview

H 4909 extends the deadline for the Town of Burlington to issue alcoholic beverage licenses that were previously authorized but not yet distributed. The bill allows Burlington additional time to complete the licensing process for a specific number of alcohol retail permits that had been approved but remained unissued.

Why is this important

Towns often face administrative delays or changing circumstances that prevent them from issuing all authorized licenses within statutory timeframes. This bill allows Burlington to preserve its licensing authority without losing the ability to issue these permits, which affects local business development and tax revenue potential.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear justification: The bill provides no explanation for why the extension is necessary or what specific circumstances caused the delay
  • Lack of transparency on scope: The text doesn't specify how many licenses are affected or what types of alcoholic beverage licenses are involved
  • Procedural concern: The bill appears to have been expedited through multiple readings and passage to enactment on the same day (December 30), limiting public input and legislative scrutiny

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

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