This bill amends Section 123.49 of the Iowa Code to modify the restrictions on the sale, dispensing, and consumption of alcoholic beverages at commercial service airports. Currently, the law prohibits these activities between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. However, the bill introduces an exception that allows for the sale, dispensing, or consumption of alcoholic beverages starting one hour before a scheduled flight and continuing through the end of boarding for that flight.

Additionally, the bill defines a "commercial service airport" as a public airport that meets specific criteria set by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, including having at least 2,500 passenger boardings annually and receiving scheduled passenger aircraft service. This change aims to accommodate travelers at airports by allowing them to enjoy alcoholic beverages during the early morning hours leading up to their flights.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 123.49