(A) In addition to the permits authorized pursuant to the provisions of this article, the department also may issue a biennial permit to the owner, or his designee, of a motorsports entertainment complex, tennis specific complex, soccer complex, or baseball complex located in this State, which authorizes the purchase and sale for on-premises consumption of beer and wine at any occasion held on the grounds of the complex year round on any day of the week. The nonrefundable filing fee and the fees for the motorsports, tennis complex, soccer complex, or baseball complex biennial permit are the same as for other biennial permits for on-premises consumption of beer and wine, with the revenue therefrom used for the purposes provided in Section 61-4-510. Notwithstanding another provision of this article, the issuance of this permit authorizes the permit holder to purchase beer and wine from licensed wholesalers in the same manner that a person with appropriate licenses issued pursuant to this title purchases beer and wine from licensed wholesalers. The department in its discretion may specify the terms and conditions of the permit, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 61, and other applicable provisions under Title 61.
(B) The department may require such proof of qualifications for the issuance of these permits as it considers necessary, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 61, and these permits may be issued whether or not the motorsports entertainment complex, tennis specific complex, soccer complex, or baseball complex is located in a county or municipality which pursuant to Section 61-6-2010 successfully has held a referendum allowing the possession, sale, and consumption of beer or wine or alcoholic liquors by the drink for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours.
(C) The owner or designee of the motorsports entertainment complex, the tennis specific complex, the soccer complex, or the baseball complex may designate particular areas within the complex where patrons of events who have paid an admission price to attend or guests who are attending private functions at the complex, whether or not a charge for attendance is made, may possess and consume beer and wine provided at their own expense or at the expense of the sponsor of the private function.
(D) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Motorsports entertainment" has the same meaning as provided in Section 12-21-2425.
(2) "Tennis specific complex" means a tennis facility, and its ancillary grounds and facilities, which satisfies all of the following:
(a) has at least ten thousand fixed seats for tennis patrons;
(b) hosted one Women's Tennis Association Premier tournament in 2013 and continues to host at least one Women's Tennis Association Premier tournament in each year, or any successor Women's Tennis Association tournament; and
(c) engages in tourism promotion.
(3) "Baseball complex" means a baseball stadium, and its ancillary grounds and facilities, that hosts a professional league baseball team.
(4) "Soccer complex" means a soccer facility, along with its ancillary grounds and facilities, that hosts a professional league soccer team.
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 199 (H.3626), Section 1, eff June 2, 2014; 2017 Act No. 33 (S.334), Section 1, eff May 10, 2017; 2018 Act No. 236 (H.3139), Section 1, eff May 17, 2018.
Effect of Amendment
2017 Act No. 33, Section 1, inserted ", or baseball complex" in four places; in (D), added (3), relating to the definition of "baseball complex"; and made nonsubstantive changes.
2018 Act No. 236, Section 1, in (A), in the first and second sentences, inserted "soccer complex,"; in (B), inserted "soccer complex," following "tennis specific complex,"; in (C), inserted "the soccer complex," following "tennis specific complex,"; and in (D), in (3), substituted "and its" for "along with its" and "professional league baseball team" for "professional minor league baseball team", and added (4), relating to the definition of "soccer complex".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages
Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine
Section 61-4-10. Nonalcoholic beverages defined.
Section 61-4-20. Sales without taxes levied.
Section 61-4-40. Credit sales prohibited.
Section 61-4-50. Sales to underage persons.
Section 61-4-60. False information about age.
Section 61-4-70. Posting signs.
Section 61-4-80. Purchase of beer or wine for a person to whom it cannot lawfully be sold.
Section 61-4-90. Transfer of beer or wine for underage person's consumption.
Section 61-4-100. Criminal charges brought against both seller and purchaser.
Section 61-4-110. Open containers in motor vehicle.
Section 61-4-120. Sunday sales; exception.
Section 61-4-140. Open containers on Sundays.
Section 61-4-150. Sales by unlicensed persons.
Section 61-4-160. Discount pricing for on-premises consumption.
Section 61-4-170. Beverages resembling vegetable, fruit, or soft drinks.
Section 61-4-190. Warrants for unpaid penalties.
Section 61-4-200. Transfers of beer or wine.
Section 61-4-210. Temporary retail permits.
Section 61-4-220. Food service.
Section 61-4-230. Refusal to permit inspection.
Section 61-4-240. Temporary possession, consumption, or sale permits.
Section 61-4-260. Monies received.
Section 61-4-270. Revocation of permits.
Section 61-4-300. "Producer" defined.
Section 61-4-310. Certificate of registration.
Section 61-4-320. Suspension or revocation of certificate of registration.
Section 61-4-330. Books and records audit.
Section 61-4-340. Shipping; brand registration.
Section 61-4-350. Seizure and sale of contraband beer or wine.
Section 61-4-360. Samples of wine.
Section 61-4-500. Applications.
Section 61-4-510. Special retail beer and wine permits.
Section 61-4-520. Retail permits; requirements.
Section 61-4-530. "Dry" political subdivisions in neighboring states.
Section 61-4-540. Issuance of permits; bonds.
Section 61-4-550. Special permits for use at fairs and special functions.
Section 61-4-560. Operation without a permit.
Section 61-4-570. Wine service for consumption on premises.
Section 61-4-580. Prohibited acts.
Section 61-4-590. Revocation or suspension of permits; department investigation and determination.
Section 61-4-600. Surrender of license.
Section 61-4-610. Unlawful sales.
Section 61-4-630. Sunday sales.
Section 61-4-700. Wine labeling.
Section 61-4-710. Labels, standards, and identity.
Section 61-4-720. Sale of wine by winery located in state; wine tastings.
Section 61-4-725. Wine sales by temporary permit; authorized hours.
Section 61-4-730. Sales by permitted wineries.
Section 61-4-736. Coupons and rebates for the purchase of wine.
Section 61-4-737. Wine tastings.
Section 61-4-740. Special orders for out-of-state wine.
Section 61-4-745. Transporting into and out of State for personal consumption; limits; labeling.
Section 61-4-748. Certain wineries eligible for satellite location certificates.
Section 61-4-750. Adulterated wine.
Section 61-4-760. Inspection of out-of-state wine; wine packages.
Section 61-4-770. Wines containing more than sixteen and one-half percent alcohol.
Section 61-4-900. Posting of retail permit.
Section 61-4-910. Penalties; revocation or suspension of permit.
Section 61-4-920. Penalties for violation of rule or regulation.
Section 61-4-930. Wholesaler advertising.
Section 61-4-940. Practices between manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer.
Section 61-4-942. Distribution agreements; prohibited acts.
Section 61-4-945. Coupons and rebates for the purchase of beer.
Section 61-4-960. Retailers of beer for off-premises consumption, beer tastings; penalties.
Section 61-4-1100. Prohibited practices.
Section 61-4-1110. Shipment and receipt of malt beverages.
Section 61-4-1120. Jurisdiction of court to enjoin cancellation or termination.
Section 61-4-1130. Sale of beer wholesale interest.
Section 61-4-1140. Enforcement.
Section 61-4-1300. Territorial agreements.
Section 61-4-1310. Filings with the department.
Section 61-4-1320. Resale price agreements.
Section 61-4-1500. Breweries and wineries.
Section 61-4-1510. Permit applications.
Section 61-4-1515. Breweries; sales of beer for on- and off-premises consumption; penalties.
Section 61-4-1520. Violation of rule or regulation.
Section 61-4-1530. Operation of brewery or winery without permit.
Section 61-4-1540. Adoption of Chapter 21 of Title 12.
Section 61-4-1700. Definitions.
Section 61-4-1720. Permit in lieu of certain other permits.
Section 61-4-1740. Authority of permittee.
Section 61-4-1750. Compliance with DHEC rules and regulations.
Section 61-4-1760. Off-premises sales or shipment.
Section 61-4-1770. Suspension or revocation of permit.
Section 61-4-1910. Definitions.