AL SB345

Expands the definition of "community development district" under Alabama Code Section 35-8B-1 to include a new category of private resort developments that operate freestanding cabin rental units.

Requires qualifying resort developments to encompass at least 400 contiguous acres, be located in dry counties with wet municipalities, include at least 10,000 linear feet of waterfront, and operate a lodge with meeting facilities and restaurant seating for 100+ patrons.

Mandates resort developments provide substantially all guest amenities including marina with rental watercraft, stable with rental horses, skeet range with five launchers, and sports facilities (swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball and softball).

Authorizes sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees in qualifying resort developments, exempting them from existing restrictions and allowing draft or keg beer sales.

Requires resort developments to adopt non-discriminatory policies regarding unit rentals and guest amenity access based on race, color, creed, religion, or national origin, and maintain full-time on-premises management and staff.