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AL HB91
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Corley Ellis
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the City Council of Columbiana to establish up to two entertainment districts by ordinance, each not exceeding one-half mile by one-half mile in area.
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Allows Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in entertainment districts to obtain entertainment district permits.
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Permits patrons to exit licensed premises with open containers of alcoholic beverages anywhere within the entertainment district confines, but prohibits entry into other licensed premises with open or closed containers acquired elsewhere.
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Prohibits non-licensees from possessing or bringing open or closed containers of alcoholic beverages acquired outside the entertainment district into the district during operating hours.
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Empowers the City of Columbiana to enforce the ordinance and establish penalties for violations; becomes effective immediately upon Governor approval or upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relating to the City of Columbiana in Shelby County; to authorize the City Council of the City of Columbiana to establish and regulate the operation of entertainment districts in the city as designated by the Columbiana City Code; and to authorize the city council to provide penalties for violations.
Columbiana, city council, entertainment districts authority, regulate by ordinance
Last Action
Enacted
4/20/2023