HB 57 Summary

• Adds four new types of community development districts (subsections (e), (f), (g), and (i)) in wet counties that do not currently authorize Sunday alcoholic beverage sales.

• New district types include commercial districts with specific amenities such as restaurants (minimum 120 seat capacity), marinas, golf courses, resort property with overnight accommodations, and entertainment facilities.

• Authorizes Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages within these new districts upon board approval, with sales limited to on-premises consumption only.

• Establishes filing requirements and one-time establishment fees of $500 for districts formed under new subsections, payable to the county for probate judge operations.

• Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.