Change provisions relating to entertainment districts under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

Nebraska's LB 186 amends the Liquor Control Act to establish clearer rules for "entertainment districts," which are designated areas where bars, breweries, and distilleries can share a common public space (a "commons area") for alcohol consumption. The bill requires licensees to obtain an additional $300 annual "entertainment district license," restricts alcohol service to times when food is available in the commons area, and mandates that all served alcohol must be in containers displaying the licensee's unique mark. It also sets safety standards for commons areas, including pedestrian barriers, no open containers on streets, and reduced vehicle speeds near sidewalks. This directly affects local governments (which can create or revoke districts), license holders (retail, craft brewery, microdistillery), and the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (which processes applications and enforces rules).