The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-28
BILL TO LEGALIZE
SALE OF LIQUOR IN
ND. Being PUSHED
PROPOSAL Similar to One Defeat.
ed in November May Come
Before Legislature

A bill legalizing sale and manufac-
ture Of liquor soon may come before
the legislature, If plans Of proponents
are carried forward.
It was expected the proposal, sim
liar to one which met defeat at the
hands Of the people In the November
election In the form OF an initiated
measure. may be proposed first In
the house.
The bill. which has been prepared
for submission by one group, follows
closely the Minnesota law, providing
for ION sale" and "off SALE Of intoxi-
eating liquor.
The beer commissioner "or any other
officer" designated by the legislature
Is made the enforcement agency for
the proposed law.
A $1,000 fee annually Is provided
for manufacturers and wholesalers
licenses. Under regulations Of the
proposed act. any bona fide" resi-
dent of the state having his place Of
retail within the business district Of
any municipality may engage in the
business OF selling liquor at retail.
Retail licenses are placed under con-
troll Of local municipal governing bod
les, together with power to revoke, with
approval by the commissioner.
Retail License Fees Set
In cities Of more than 5000 popula-
ton an annual license fee Of not
less than $500 or more than $700 is
demanded for each ION sale" or loft
sale" license.
In municipalities of 500 or less no
more than two ION sale" and two loft
sale" licenses shall be issued. In
municipalities Of over 500 persons, no
more than one ION sale" and one
"off sale" license shall be issued for
each additional 1900 inhabitants.
The beer commissioner Is empow-
cred to issue licenses to railroads and
dining cars or other common carriers
in the state on payment Of = fee OF
$50 yearly.
A bond of $4,000 would be required
of manufacturers and wholesalers. A
bond Of 81 900 Is required OF common
carriers, and $1,000 Of those desiring
an ION sale" or loft sale" license.
Sale Of intoxicating liquor Is pro-
hibited on Sundays before 8 p. m, and
on any election day. and any day be-
tween 2 a. m. and 8 a. m.
Swinging Doors Barred
Swinging doors or opaque windows
in places of sale are prohibited. "All
sales shall be made within full view
of the public and upon the ground
floors only Of any building"
Persons under 81 years Of age are
denied sale; likewise to any intoxicat.
ed person, or to Indians or insane
persons.
Fermentation Of fruit juices by fam
lilies for family use Is allowed.
Local option as to operation Of the
law Is provided. During q special
election the sale OF liquor in any COM
lnunity may be prohibited.
Unrestricted advertising Of liquor
is declared In the proposed act to be
contrary to public policy"
Taxes provided by the proposed Law
are:
On all light wines up to u per cent
of alcohol by weight, 10 cents pei
gallon; wines IA per cent to q
per cent, 20 cents per gallon;
wines, 81 per cent to "a per cent, AZ
cents per gallon; wines more than q
per cent, 60 cents per gallon: al
sparkling wines, containing alcohol
60 cents per gallon: fermented malt
beverages, more than 80 per cent al.
cohol by weight, 8 cents per gallon;
all other liquors, liquors and cordials
60 cents per gallon.
Monthly reports are required to bt
filed by manufacturer and whole.
saler, retailer and consignees are re.
quired to send copies Of all invoice!
OF shipment to the office OF the com.
missioner upon receipt Of the liquor.
Wine for sacramental purposes L
not prohibited provided 1t is required
by any regularly ordained priest
rabbi, minister or pastor Of a dull.
organized church for use In . relig
ious service. A license fee Of $40 PEI
year and a bond Of $1,000 Is required
Fifty per cent Of the revenue de-
rived by the commissioner unde
terms Of the act Is to go to the schoo
fund. to be prorated among tn
school districts.