This bill amends existing laws regarding alcoholic beverages in Arkansas to expand the excursion train permit to include excursion boats. Specifically, it modifies Arkansas Code 3-4-601(10) to incorporate the term "excursion boat" alongside "excursion train." Additionally, it updates Arkansas Code 3-4-612 to define "excursion boat" and outlines the process for operators of both excursion trains and boats to apply for permits to sell and serve alcoholic beverages. The bill establishes that operators must pay an annual permit fee of $200 and ensures that permits are posted in each vehicle where alcoholic beverages are sold.

The legislation also clarifies that both excursion train and boat operators are permitted to sell and serve alcoholic beverages to ticketed passengers of legal age during legal operating hours. It emphasizes that these operators must ensure compliance with local laws regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages and mandates that the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division adopt rules for the implementation of these changes. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and expand the regulatory framework for alcoholic beverage sales on excursion boats, aligning it with existing provisions for excursion trains.

Statutes affected:
HB 1318: 3-4-601(10)