This bill amends the Nebraska Liquor Control Act to enhance the rights and operational flexibility of holders of manufacturer, craft brewery, microdistillery, and entertainment district licenses. Key changes include increasing the number of retail locations a manufacturer can operate from five to eight, and allowing craft breweries and microdistilleries to have up to eight separate physical locations instead of five. The bill also introduces new definitions and clarifies the rights of license holders, including the ability to obtain catering and special designated licenses. Additionally, it modifies regulations for entertainment districts, permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages in designated commons areas with food service, and outlines requirements for beverage containers and consumption areas.

Moreover, the bill establishes a process for local governing bodies to grant temporary expansions for license holders, requiring local consent and allowing the appointment of an agent to make determinations based on set criteria. The local governing body's decision on temporary expansions is final, and if an applicant does not meet the qualifications, the request will be denied. Upon approval, the local clerk must confirm the temporary expansion to the licensee after the payment of applicable fees. The bill also includes a provision ensuring the validity of remaining sections if any part is declared invalid or unconstitutional, while repealing several existing sections of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-123.01, 53-123.14, 53-123.16, 53-129
Final Reading: 53-123.01, 53-123.14, 53-123.16, 53-123.17, 53-129
Slip Law: 53-123.01, 53-123.14, 53-123.16, 53-123.17, 53-129