| 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 hosting a meeting of the State Legislative Leaders Foundation, a nonpartisan national organization representing the nation's legislative leaders; and
WHEREAS, the meeting will bring together legislative leaders, including senate presidents, house speakers, senate presidents pro tempore, house speakers pro tempore, majority leaders, and minority leaders from throughout the United States, and many of the world's foremost experts on food safety and genetic engineering, including representatives from the United States Food and Drug Administration, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, and leading corporations engaged in genetic engineering and food products; and
WHEREAS, Iowa's unique State Capitol is an optimal location for a dinner held in conjunction with this prestigious meeting; and
WHEREAS, wine is customarily served as an accompaniment to the food and entertainment provided at this type of dinner; 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 in the State Capitol at this type of dinner; 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 a dinner, to be held on or around Friday, June 22, 2001, hosted and organized in whole or in part by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and Iowa State University, if the person providing the food and wine at the dinner 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 12:38 PM
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