FL S0472

Allows the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to issue special alcoholic beverage licenses to event centers in Charlotte County, notwithstanding general state law requirements under s. 561.20, Florida Statutes.

Event centers must have no more than 800 seats and overall floor space not exceeding 10,000 square feet to qualify for a special license.

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

Defines "event center" as a facility that routinely hosts ticket-purchased events such as 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 special licenses for violations of state beverage law and regulations consistent with this act.