IA HF2074

Cities may establish entertainment districts by ordinance that allow possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks, and other public spaces within designated boundaries

Only holders of class "C" or special class "C" retail alcohol licenses may participate in entertainment districts, and they must use marked nonglass containers identifying the licensee

City ordinances must specify the district's legal boundaries, permitted days and hours of operation, participation requirements for licensees, and enforcement procedures with penalties

Districts cannot authorize alcohol consumption in motor vehicles, on public property outside permitted hours, or in ways that otherwise violate state alcohol laws under Chapter 123

Cities retain authority to revoke or suspend individual licensee participation for violations or to suspend the entire entertainment district for public safety concerns