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Committee refers proposed ordinance on geographic limits for alcohol licenses after members raise concerns about draft and bias

2759217 · March 25, 2025
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Summary

ALRC members discussed a proposed amendment to Madison General Ordinance 38.05 to allow geographic limitations on Class A licenses. The sponsor asked for more time and staff said a redraft is likely; the committee referred the item to the June meeting per the sponsor's request.

Committee members discussed proposed changes to Madison General Ordinance 38.05 that would allow geographic limitations on Class A (off-sale) alcohol licenses and recommended referral for further redrafting and review.

Why it matters: The proposal, if enacted, would authorize geographic limitations on license applications for the purpose of regulating license density. Alders…

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