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FL H1291

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption within Jacksonville's Stadium District to sell beverages for off-premises consumption during special events, with beverages remaining within the Stadium District.

  • Requires a $100 application fee to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for off-premises sales, but businesses pay only one fee per calendar year regardless of number of events.

  • Jacksonville City Council must specify a maximum 3-day period for each special event, beginning no earlier than 12:00 noon on day one and ending no later than 12:00 midnight on day three.

  • Defines special events as ticketed events at five specific venues (Baseball Grounds, EverBank Field, Amphitheater and Covered Flex Field, Veterans Memorial Arena, Fairgrounds), plus New Year's Eve and Gate River Run events, plus up to 10 additional events annually declared by City Council.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

City of Jacksonville, Duval County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-212

6/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules4/28/2017
Government Accountability Committee4/6/2017
Commerce Committee3/30/2017
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/10/2017

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