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SB 1414 Alcoholic beverage control; exemption for those owning rural event and entertainment park, etc.

Introduced by: Linda T. Puller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Alcoholic beverage control; annual mixed beverage special events.  Expands the annual mixed beverage special events license to include licenses to persons operating food and beverage services at any rural event and entertainment park or similar facility owned by a duly organized nonprofit corporation that has been granted an exemption from federal taxation under § 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Virginia State Fair) and has a minimum of 60,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, equine and other livestock show areas and is located in Caroline County. The bill also restricts the Board from prohibiting the sponsorship of an entertainment or cultural event.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Alcoholic beverage control; rural event facility mixed beverage license.  Creates an annual mixed beverage rural event facility licenses to persons operating food and beverage services at any rural event and entertainment park or similar facility owned by a duly organized nonprofit corporation that has been granted an exemption from federal taxation under § 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and has a minimum of 60,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, equine and other livestock show areas and is located in Caroline County. The license authorizes the licensee to serve or sell alcoholic beverages during scheduled events or performances immediately subsequent thereto, to patrons in all dining facilities, seating areas, viewing areas, walkways, concession areas or similar facilities, for on-premises consumption. The bill also restricts the Board from prohibiting the sponsorship of an entertainment or cultural event.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Alcoholic beverage control; rural event facility mixed beverage license.  Creates an annual mixed beverage rural event facility license for persons operating food and beverage services at any rural event and entertainment park or similar facility owned by a duly organized nonprofit corporation that has been granted an exemption from federal taxation under § 501 (c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and has a minimum of 60,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, equine and other livestock show areas and is located in Caroline County. The license authorizes the licensee to serve or sell alcoholic beverages during scheduled events or performances immediately subsequent thereto, to patrons in all dining facilities, seating areas, viewing areas, walkways, concession areas or similar facilities, for on-premises consumption. The bill also authorizes distilleries, wineries, or breweries to sponsor the owner of a premises licensed pursuant to § 4.1-210 provided the owner is (i) a bona fide duly organized nonprofit corporation that has been granted an exemption from federal taxation under § 501 (c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and (ii) not under the control, directly or indirectly, of any person or other entity that operates or controls a for-profit business.