FL H1439

Allows the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to issue special alcoholic beverage licenses to event centers in Charlotte County, notwithstanding Florida Statute 561.20.

Event centers must have a seating capacity of no more than 800 seats and an overall floor capacity of no more than 10,000 square feet.

Event centers must derive at least 51 percent of annual gross income from the sale of event center tickets and food and nonalcoholic beverages prepared, served, and consumed on premises.

Defines "event center" as a facility that routinely hosts ticketed events including musical concerts and art shows, hosts nonprofit-sponsored events, and does not primarily market itself as a food service establishment.

The Division may revoke or suspend licenses for violations of state Beverage Law and regulations.