MO HB1378

Repeals and reenacts section 311.097 of Missouri law regarding liquor sales at restaurant bars on Sundays.

Reduces the annual gross income threshold for restaurant bars from $200,000 to $75,000 from the sale of prepared meals or food consumed on the premises to qualify for a Sunday liquor sales license.

Allows establishments with at least 40 rooms for overnight guests and qualifying restaurant bars to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink between 9:00 a.m. and midnight on Sundays, with an additional annual license fee of $200.

Permits temporary licenses (up to 90 days) for new restaurant bars operating less than 90 days if they project annual food sales of at least 50 percent of gross income or exceeding $200,000.

Allows restaurant bars at professional sports stadiums in first-class charter counties with cities of 350,000+ population to sell liquor between 8:00 a.m. and midnight on Sundays.