SB3 Alabama 2021 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2021

Title

Class 1 municipalities, entertainment districts, authorized to have 15, under certain conditions, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Summary

This bill lets Class 1 Alabama cities set up to 15 entertainment districts within their borders, instead of the current limit of five.

What This Bill Does

In Class 1 municipalities, the bill increases the maximum number of entertainment districts from five to up to 15. Each district must have at least four licensees holding specific liquor licenses (manufacturers that conduct tastings, restaurant retail liquor, on-premises licenses, or other retail licenses) and must be no larger than 0.5 miles by 0.5 miles in area, though the district boundaries can be irregular in shape. The change is made by amending Section 28-3A-17.1 and becomes law after the Governor signs the bill.

Who It Affects

• Class 1 municipalities (city governments) that may establish more entertainment districts within their limits.
• Businesses with liquor licenses located in Class 1 municipalities (manufacturers with tastings, restaurant retail liquor licenses, on-premises licenses, or other retail liquor licenses) that would participate in these districts.

Key Provisions

• Class 1 municipalities may establish up to 15 entertainment districts within their corporate limits, increasing the previous limit of five.
• Each district must have at least four licensees holding the specified licenses and must not exceed 0.5 miles by 0.5 miles in area, though the district may be irregularly shaped.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Class 1 Municipalities