1. (a) In this section, “performing arts theater” means an area, a building, or a structure designed and used for plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or histrionics by actors or actresses performing on a stage.
2. (b) There is a performing arts theater beer, wine, and liquor license.
3. (c) The Board may issue the license for use on the premises of a performing arts theater operated by a for-profit organization.
4. (d) The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on-premises consumption.

5. (e) The license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:

   1. (1) 1 hour before and after a performance;
   2. (2) during a performance;
   3. (3) during an intermission; and
   4. (4) during a reception 1 hour before or 1 hour after a performance.
6. (f) The license may not be transferred to another location.
7. (g) The license holder shall purchase beer, wine, and liquor from an authorized and licensed wholesaler.
8. (h) The license holder shall serve or offer for sale snacks at all times when beer, wine, and liquor are sold.
9. (i) The annual license fee is $1,500.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 397, § 2, eff. July 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 398, § 2, eff. July 1, 2023. Renumbered as Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-1005.3 by Acts 2024, c. 1011, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 1012, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 1030, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 1031, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.