§ 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 for business except on: (1) Christmas Day under § 3-3-211 ; and (2) (A) Easter Sunday. (B) However, the large attendance facility may sell alcoholic beverages on Easter Sunday between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 2:00 a.m. (b) A restaurant under § 3-9-202(16)(A) may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 2:00 a.m. and on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2:00 a.m. on the following Monday in addition to other times authorized by law for selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption if the restaurant: (1) Is located in the same city as a large attendance facility authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sundays under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Has a valid and current license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. (c) This section does not: (1) Authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages in any city or county or in any portion of a city or county in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by law; or (2) Repeal or modify any law that prohibits the sale of intoxicating alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine on Sunday unless the law specifically conflicts with this section.

Legislative History

Acts 2007, No. 1017, § 2; 2009, No. 7, § 1; 2009, No. 790, § 1; 2011, No. 982, § 3.