| LAWS OF THE 2001 REGULAR SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA |
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has the honor of being the home of the World Food Prize Foundation which annually presents an international award recognizing outstanding individual achievement in improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world; and
WHEREAS, Iowa's unique State Capitol is an optimal location for this awards ceremony of the World Food Prize Foundation and was the location of the ceremony in October 2000; and
WHEREAS, wine is customarily served as an accompaniment to the food and entertainment provided at this type of awards ceremony and wine was served at this ceremony in October 2000; and
WHEREAS, under 401 IAC 1.6(6), which prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the capitol complex, it is not possible to serve wine at this type of awards ceremony in the State Capitol; NOW THEREFORE,
Section 1. Notwithstanding 401 IAC 1.6(6) and any contrary provisions of chapter 123, prohibiting the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places, wine may be used and consumed within the State Capitol at an awards ceremony, to be held on or around October 18, 2001, hosted and organized in whole or in part by the World Food Prize Foundation if the person providing the food and wine at the awards ceremony possesses an appropriate valid liquor control license. For the purpose of this section and section 123.95, the State Capitol is a private place.
Approved May 18, 2001
Updated: 01-Nov-2001 12:36 PM
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