The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding government liquor licenses for the sale and consumption of spirituous liquor on docks and boats. Specifically, it would remove the requirement that liquor be sold only in conjunction with food consumption on the premises. Additionally, it would allow customers to serve, consume, or possess liquor on permitted boats between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., replacing the previous restriction that prohibited such activities between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Furthermore, the bill redefines the term "boat" to encompass a broader range of watercraft, specifying that it must be propelled by machinery, capable of carrying between 15 and 100 passengers, have a displacement of no more than 50 tons, and possess either a current coast guard certificate or meet local governing body requirements for operation on nonnavigable waterways. These changes aim to modernize the regulations governing liquor sales on watercraft and enhance the operational flexibility for licensed premises.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-205.03
Senate Engrossed Version: 4-205.03
Chaptered Version: 4-205.03