SB48 Summary

• Amends Section 28-3A-17.1 of the Alabama Code to expand entertainment district provisions and allow patrons to carry open containers of alcoholic beverages and consume them anywhere within designated entertainment districts.

• Class 5 municipalities and municipalities with incorporated arts councils, main street programs, or downtown development entities may establish up to two entertainment districts, each requiring at least four retail liquor licensees and not exceeding one-half mile by one-half mile in area.

• Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 municipalities, or any municipality located 15 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, may establish up to five entertainment districts with the same size and licensee requirements.

• Class 8 municipalities located in counties with Class 3 municipalities may establish two districts; Class 8 municipalities on islands in counties with Class 2 municipalities may establish three districts; and Class 8 municipalities with arts councils or downtown development entities touching the Gulf of Mexico may establish three districts.

• Effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.