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Jindal asked to veto alcohol sales at movie theaters
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:39 pm
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Ice-cold beer and buttery popcorn? They’re already on the menu at AMC theaters in Harvey, Metairie, Harahan, Houma and Hammond as well as Celebrity Theatres in Broussard.
Senate Bill 654 would allow other commercial film theaters across the state to stock alcoholic beverages. The bill squeaked out of the Louisiana House with exactly the number of votes it needed. Now it’s before Gov. Bobby Jindal, who is under pressure to veto it.
On the governor’s desk are letters from legislators and a vocal church congregation. They all ask Jindal to stop the bill from becoming state law.
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Previous leadership at the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control granted exceptions for theaters that strictly are in business to sell movie tickets. Theaters in Harvey, Metairie, Harahan, Houma, Hammond and Broussard received permission to sell alcohol. Last year, AMC Theaters announced plans to sell wine at its cinemas in Baton Rouge.
A meeting with Troy Hebert, the current commissioner of the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, quickly shelved those plans.
What AMC Theaters needed was an exception, and Hebert wasn’t willing to give one. He wants to preserve movie theaters as an alcohol-free venue for families.
“I’ve never granted one because I’m not for it. It’s not enforceable. My daddy used to say the best place to hide in public is in the back row of the picture show,” Hebert said.
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I wonder what the freedom and liberty loving conservative governor will do.
Is there anyone here who does not support this bill??
Man, these ridiculous alchohol laws get my blood boiling sometimes. And with Troy Hebert at the helm of the state ATC, things aren't looking to improve.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:41 pm to urinetrouble
I'm sure he'll live up to his small government credentials.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:41 pm to urinetrouble
Went to portland over Christmas went to a theatre that served food and beer to your seats it was awesome, frick jindal
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:41 pm to urinetrouble
Mother fricker
ETA I should walk 5 minutes from my place over to the amc in Hammond and get wasted while researching 22 jump street to be safe
ETA I should walk 5 minutes from my place over to the amc in Hammond and get wasted while researching 22 jump street to be safe
This post was edited on 6/17/14 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:42 pm to urinetrouble
I would probably go more if they served alcohol.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:44 pm to urinetrouble
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On the governor’s desk are letters from legislators and a vocal church congregation. They all ask Jindal to stop the bill from becoming state law.
F'ing Baptist north ruins everything.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:44 pm to urinetrouble
Troy Hebert
Huge douche!
Huge douche!
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:45 pm to TigerBait2008
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Went to portland over Christmas went to a theatre that served food and beer to your seats it was awesome, frick jindal
we have one of those in NOLA too, actually back in the day there was another one that was really cool called "Movie Pitchers"
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:47 pm to Napoleon
Canal Place Theaters is awesome! I love the food and alcohol selection there
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:47 pm to RDRGeaux09
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Canal Place Theaters is awesome! I love the food and alcohol selection there
But think of the children!!!
Posted on 6/17/14 at 7:49 pm to urinetrouble
Screw the children since I have none lol! But it's great little date night place. A little more pricy than your average theater but the service more than makes up for it
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:02 pm to RDRGeaux09
I might have to start sneaking beer into the movie theaters.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:09 pm to urinetrouble
I've snuck my flask into every movie I've been to since 2008. Don't go much, but it's more fun.
Oh, and Troy Hebert, frick you.
"Ma diddy used ta say....." frick off.
Oh, and Troy Hebert, frick you.
"Ma diddy used ta say....." frick off.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:10 pm to urinetrouble
Most movie theaters do that over here in Dallas. I am kind of surprised Studio Movie Grill has not made its way to NOLA yet
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:12 pm to urinetrouble
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Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:14 pm to urinetrouble
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Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:17 pm to urinetrouble
I do not support alcohol sales in movie theaters. It is ridiculous.
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:17 pm to urinetrouble
His reason is flat out crap. I don't care what your daddy said who made him a law maker?
Posted on 6/17/14 at 8:17 pm to Jcorye1
Why all the hate for Troy?
I mean, I don't agree with what he's saying but I don't hate the guy. Geez.
I mean, I don't agree with what he's saying but I don't hate the guy. Geez.
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