§ 3-9-216. Authorization of sales for certain large attendance facilities and restaurants
(a) A large attendance facility under § 3-9-202(16)(B) in which pari-mutuel wagering has been authorized and which has a valid and current license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on any day of the week during hours in which the large attendance facility is open […]
§ 3-9-201. Legislative determinations and intent
(a) The General Assembly reaffirms the policy of this state of strict enforcement of alcoholic beverage control laws and further reaffirms the policy of this state that the qualified electors of any city, county, or political subdivision thereof shall have the right of local option pursuant to Initiated Act No. 1 of 1942, as amended, […]
§ 3-9-202. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Alcoholic beverages” means all intoxicating liquors of any sort, other than beer and wine as described and regulated in §§ 3-5-301 — 3-5-307, and 3-9-301 et seq., respectively; (2) “Bed and breakfast private club” means a corporation, partnership, individual, or limited liability corporation whose […]
§ 3-9-203. Applicability — Purpose and effect of referendum election
(a) The provisions of this subchapter authorizing on-premises consumption shall be effective only in cities and counties, or portions thereof, in which the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor is not prohibited as a result of a local option election held pursuant to Initiated Act No. 1 of 1942, §§ 3-8-201 — 3-8-203 and 3-8-205 […]
§ 3-9-204. Penalties
(a) Any person who shall violate any provision of §§ 3-9-201 — 3-9-214, 3-9-221 — 3-9-225, and 3-9-232 — 3-9-237 shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. (c) The Director of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the authority to suspend, cancel, or revoke […]
§ 3-9-205. Rules — Police power of state and local governments
(a) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is authorized to adopt and enforce reasonable rules governing the qualifications for permits hereunder, the operation of licensed premises, and otherwise implementing and effectuating the provisions and purposes of this subchapter and, in so doing, shall be guided, insofar as pertinent, by rules now or hereafter applicable to retail […]
§ 3-9-206. Referendum elections — Conduct
(a) A referendum election hereunder shall be conducted in accordance with the following: (1) A referendum election may be called in a city by resolution adopted by a majority vote of the governing body of the city or by petition filed with the city clerk signed by qualified electors of the city numbering not less […]
§ 3-9-207. Referendum elections — Effect
(a) In the event a majority of those voting in a referendum election under this subchapter shall vote for on-premises consumption, then permits may be issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to eligible hotels and to restaurants located in other than dry areas of the city or county and which otherwise comply with the […]
§ 3-9-208. Subsequent local option elections
(a) If a dry city or county shall subsequently vote at a local option election held pursuant to the Initiated Act No. 1 of 1942, §§ 3-8-201 — 3-8-203 and 3-8-205 — 3-8-209, for the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors, a referendum election under this subchapter may not be held in such city or […]
§ 3-9-209. Sales without permit prohibited
It shall be unlawful and constitute a Class A misdemeanor for any person not holding a valid permit issued hereunder to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.