§ 3-9-216 - Authorization of sales for certain large attendance facilities and restaurants. - Arkansas Statutes

3-9-216. Authorization of sales for certain large attendance facilities and restaurants.

(a) A large attendance facility under 3-9-202(8)(B) in which pari-mutuel wagering has been authorized and which has a valid and current license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on any day of the week during hours in which the large attendance facility is open for business except on:

(1) Christmas Day under 3-3-211; and

(2) (A) Easter Sunday.

(B) However, the large attendance facility may sell alcoholic beverages on Easter Sunday between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 2:00 a.m.

(b) A restaurant under 3-9-202(8)(A) may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 2:00 a.m. and on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2:00 a.m. on the following Monday in addition to other times authorized by law for selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption if the restaurant:

(1) Is located in the same city as a large attendance facility authorized to sell liquor for on-premises consumption on Sundays under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) Has a valid and current license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

(c) This section does not:

(1) Authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages in any city or county or in any portion of a city or county in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by law; or

(2) Repeal or modify any law that prohibits the sale of intoxicating alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine on Sunday unless the law specifically conflicts with this section.