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FL H1429
Bill
Status
Passed
5/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Stan McClain
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Downtown Ocala Event Zone" in the City of Ocala, Marion County, with specifically defined boundaries in the downtown area
- Requires the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to issue special permits to bona fide licensed vendors within the zone, allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages in open containers that patrons may carry off-premises onto public rights-of-way and public park property during city-approved special events
- Limits the special permit to no more than 12 outdoor events per calendar year, each requiring approval by the Ocala City Council through a resolution adopted during an advertised public hearing
- Requires the Ocala City Council resolution to specify the type and color of open containers permitted during each event
- Licensed vendors must comply with all other requirements of Chapter 561, Florida Statutes, and the special permits are granted in addition to any other temporary permits already authorized under state law
Legislative Description
City of Ocala, Marion County
Last Action
Approved by Governor
5/18/2022
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/8/2022
Regulatory Reform Subcommittee2/2/2022
Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee1/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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