Bill > H4000

This bill amends South Carolina's alcohol licensing laws to expand alcohol sales permissions for specific types of venues, primarily performing arts and convention complexes and municipal amphitheaters. The bill allows nonprofit corporations managing performing arts and convention complexes and municipalities managing amphitheaters to obtain alcohol licenses, with specific requirements such as designating a responsible officer over 21 years old who is a state resident. The legislation defines precise criteria for these venues, including minimum seating capacities and tourism promotion requirements. Additionally, the bill introduces new regulations for alcohol sales at collegiate sporting venues, mandating strict sales procedures like mandatory alcohol server training, digital ID verification, prohibitions on sales in student sections, and restrictions on sales to individuals with vertical identification cards. The bill also directs the state's alcohol control department to develop an alternative revenue and penalty structure for collegiate sporting venues by August 31, 2025, recognizing the unique characteristics of these locations. These changes aim to provide more flexible alcohol licensing options for specific public venues while implementing additional safeguards for responsible alcohol sales, particularly in collegiate settings. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4000&session=126&summary=B