The bill, H.B. No. 3529, amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow holders of mixed beverage permits to temporarily sell distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages at racing facilities with a seating capacity of over 40,000 during motor vehicle racing events and other events held at these facilities. The amendments include the removal of restrictions on the alcohol content of beverages sold and the number of times a permit holder can sell at the facility in a calendar year. Additionally, the bill specifies that permit holders can sell these beverages for up to five consecutive days, or six days if events are postponed due to natural causes.
Furthermore, the bill introduces new regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages, such as limiting the number of drinks sold to a single consumer at one time and prohibiting sales after a certain point in the event schedule. It also requires permit holders selling in a different county to purchase beverages from authorized distributors in that county and report sales to the commission. The bill allows individuals to possess and consume their own alcoholic beverages on the premises and to remove them afterward. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.