AL SB3

Amends Section 28-3A-17.1 of the Alabama Code to increase the maximum number of entertainment districts that Class 1 municipalities may establish from 5 to 15 within their corporate limits.

Entertainment districts must each contain at least four licensees holding manufacturer's licenses for tastings or samplings, restaurant retail liquor licenses, on-premises alcoholic beverage licenses, or other retail liquor licenses.

Each entertainment district may not exceed one-half mile by one-half mile in area but may be irregularly shaped.

Patrons of licensed establishments in entertainment districts may exit with open containers of alcoholic beverages and consume them anywhere within the district confines, but cannot bring beverages into other licensed premises.

Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.