AR SB472

State parks may seek approval from the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to sell or serve alcoholic beverages (containing more than 0.5% alcohol by weight) to individuals 21 years or older during operating hours without obtaining a permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

Approved state parks must purchase all alcoholic beverages from wholesalers and may allow third-party vendors to serve beverages on the premises.

Alcoholic beverages may only be served during operating hours of state park restaurants or outdoor events, and state parks are exempt from existing permit requirements under Arkansas Code § 3-3-211 and § 3-9-201 et seq.

State parks approved to sell alcoholic beverages must comply with all division rules, renew approval yearly with the secretary, and maintain liability for violations along with any third-party vendors serving beverages.

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall promulgate rules to implement the section, monitor compliance, and report violations to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.