SB328 Enrolled is a bill that revises the criteria for defining a "community development district" in Alabama, particularly concerning the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. The bill specifies the requirements for land to be classified as such a district, including the presence of amenities like golf courses, restaurants, marinas, and entertainment facilities. It also details the conditions under which alcoholic beverages may be sold, including Sunday sales, and the distribution of taxes from these sales. An insertion in the bill expands the definition to include commercial districts or resorts with specific features like a hotel, golf course, and conference center, and allows for the operation of a luxury dining cruise and special events yacht serving meals and alcohol.

The bill outlines the process for establishing a community development district, which includes filing articles of establishment with the judge of probate and obtaining the consent of property owners. It details the sale of alcoholic beverages within the district, requiring a license and the consent of the board of control, and defines on-premises consumption and membership requirements. The bill includes minor language changes, such as the deletion of "or" and the insertion of "or (s)" to update the list of district types, and changes "probate judge" to "judge of probate." It also sets fees for filing and annual operation, and outlines the process for authorizing alcohol sales through a referendum election, with the bill set to become effective on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3, 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3
Engrossed: 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3, 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3
Enrolled: 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3, 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3