MS SB2607

Expands the definition of "restaurant" under Mississippi's Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to include privately owned businesses in buildings located in National Register of Historic Places historic districts

Qualifying businesses must have a total building occupancy rating of at least 1,000 people and regularly utilize 10,000 square feet or more for live entertainment purposes

The 10,000 square feet can include stage areas, lobby, audience areas, kitchen, bar, storage, and office space, but excludes parking areas

These businesses must serve food to guests for compensation and derive the majority of their revenue from event-related fees such as admission tickets, live entertainment, or facility rentals for private events

This designation would allow qualifying entertainment venues to obtain alcoholic beverage permits without meeting the standard restaurant requirement that 25% of revenue come from food sales