SB334 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Homewood, alcoholic beverages, entertainment districts, established in certain historic villages in city, open containers from licensees authorized

Summary

SB334 lets Homewood create an entertainment district in the West Homewood Business District with rules for open containers and district permits.

What This Bill Does

The City Council could establish and regulate an entertainment district along Oak Grove Road and Oxmoor Road, including its boundaries and operating hours, and may revoke the designation or adjust rules. Retail licensees selling alcohol for on-premises use can obtain an entertainment district permit to participate in the district. Patrons within the district may exit licensed premises with open containers, but cannot bring containers into other licensees' premises or bring outside containers into the district during operating hours; the district can restrict outside containers and enforce penalties for violations. The act repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective once the governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Retail alcohol licensees in the West Homewood Entertainment District: may obtain an entertainment district permit and must follow district rules.
• Patrons/visitors within the entertainment district: may carry open containers within the district from participating licensees, but must not bring containers into other licensees' premises or bring outside containers into the district during operating hours.

Key Provisions

• The City Council may establish and regulate an entertainment district in the West Homewood Business District, designate its boundaries, regulate hours, and revoke the designation if needed.
• Licensees with on-premises alcohol licenses may apply for an entertainment district permit and must comply with district rules, including open-container provisions for patrons located within the district.
• Patrons may exit the licensed premises with open containers within the entertainment district but may not enter other licensees' premises with open containers or containers acquired outside the district; outside containers may be prohibited during operation hours by the district ordinance.
• The ordinance will be enforced by the City of Homewood with penalties for violations, and any conflicting laws are repealed; the act takes effect immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects

Jefferson County