SB62 Summary

• Amends Section 28-3A-17.1 of the Alabama Code to authorize municipalities to establish entertainment districts where alcoholic beverages can be consumed in open containers throughout the designated district area.

• Class 5 municipalities and those with arts councils or main street programs may establish up to two entertainment districts; Class 1-4 municipalities and those within 15 miles of the Gulf of Mexico may establish up to five districts.

• Class 8 municipalities located in counties with Class 3 municipalities may establish two entertainment districts; Class 8 municipalities in counties with Class 2 municipalities on islands may establish three districts.

• New provision allows Class 8 municipalities meeting specific qualifications (not in Class 2 county, abuts Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, has incorporated arts council or main street program) to establish three entertainment districts.

• Each entertainment district requires minimum of four licensees holding retail liquor licenses, cannot exceed one-half mile by one-half mile in area, and licensees must possess legal control over adjacent deck, boardwalk, or sidewalk areas; act becomes effective immediately upon Governor's approval.