Title: Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales
Signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson
Title: Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that authorizes to-go alcohol sales for restaurants.
Authorizes a restaurant holding a valid alcoholic beverage permit to sell alcoholic beverages in a sealed container during legal operating hours directly to a consumer 21 years of age or older along with the purchase of a meal in the following ways (Sec. 2.a):
At the point of sale to be consumed off-premises;
At the drive-through to be consumed off-premises;
At the curbside to be consumed off-premises; or
Delivered to a consumer at a location off-premises.
Specifies this law does not apply to a (Sec. 2.d):
Private club; or
Restaurant located in a dry area.
Authorizes a permit holder to sell alcoholic beverages with the purchase of a meal under this law with limits to the following quantities per sale (Sec. 2.e):
72 oz. of beer, malt beverages, or hard cider, or the equivalent of 1 standard six-pack;
750 ml of wine, or the equivalent of 1 bottle; and
32 oz. of spirituous liquors or the equivalent of 4 8oz. drinks.
Classifies “restaurant” as a public or private place that (Sec. 2.h-2):
Is kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public or to a private or restricted membership as a place where complete meals are actually and regularly served;
Provides adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining equipment;
Has a seating capacity of at least 25 persons;
Employs a sufficient number and variety of employees to prepare, cook, and serve suitable food for its guests or members;
Serves at least 1 meal per day; and
Is open a minimum of 5 days per week, except for holidays, vacations, and periods of redecorating.
Requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to file the final rules with the Secretary of State for adoption (Sec. 3.a):
On or before January 1, 2022; or
If approval has not occurred by January 1, 2022, as soon as practicable after approval.
Title: Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales
Title: Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales
Title: Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales