Senate Bill 783 Summary

• Modifies definitions of "motion picture theater" in alcoholic beverage statutes to allow such establishments to sell alcoholic beverages by the individual drink, provided meals are served and only persons over 21 years old are admitted.

• Changes licensing restrictions by repealing the prohibition on issuing mixed beverage licenses and beer and wine licenses to motion picture theaters, allowing these establishments to operate under specific conditions.

• Amends Section 521 regarding brewer licenses and related manufacturing provisions, and consolidates definitions across multiple statutes into a unified Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act framework.

• Repeals previous sections (163.2, 163.25, 506, and 521) that contained conflicting or outdated definitions and licensing restrictions, effective October 1, 2018.

• Establishes that "motion picture theater" now means an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages where motion pictures are exhibited and the general public is admitted, with exceptions for age-restricted venues serving meals.