AR SB339

Restaurants holding valid alcoholic beverage permits may sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers directly to consumers age 21+ along with meal purchases at point of sale, drive-through, curbside, or for delivery.

Alcoholic beverage deliveries must be made by restaurant employees only, not third-party delivery services, and are limited to wet counties or areas.

Purchase quantities are limited to 72 ounces of beer/malt beverages/hard cider, 750 milliliters of wine, or 32 ounces of spirituous liquors per sale.

Sales under this section are prohibited on Sundays unless authorized by local election, and the law does not apply to private clubs or restaurants in dry areas.

The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2022, or as soon as practicable after legislative approval.