Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of, revise certain provisions regarding delivery service permits.
What changed between versions
Changed state policy from prohibition to allowing legal manufacture, sale, distribution, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, effective January 1, 2026, except in counties that vote to maintain prohibition.
Added numerous specific geographic locations, facilities, and municipalities that are exempt from prohibition laws regardless of local election results, including specific golf courses, state parks, and municipalities.
Added extensive new definitions for terms like 'qualified resort area,' 'native wine,' 'native spirit,' 'cooking school,' 'art studio or gallery,' and 'spa facility' with specific criteria and geographic locations.
Modified eligibility criteria for clubs, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments to include many specific geographic locations and facilities that were previously not covered.
Added specific dates including January 1, 2026 for policy changes, and December 31, 2025 as the cutoff for holding elections to establish qualified resort areas.
Added requirements for counties and municipalities to hold elections to determine whether to institute prohibition, with specific petition thresholds and notice periods.
Modified enforcement provisions to allow possession of native wines and spirits even in prohibition areas, and added specific forfeiture procedures for violations.