State lawmakers should consider passing legislation to restrict giveaways of alcohol at large events by “public entities” and allowing the state to suspend or terminate entertainment districts in certain circumstances, according to ABC Board Administrator Curtis Stewart.

Following the October 4 downtown Montgomery shootings that left two dead and 12 injured, Gov. Kay Ivey asked Stewart to review Alabama laws, expectations and requirements regarding entities that are licensed to sell alcohol.

She went on to add, “specifically those in highly populated and heavily traveled areas, as well as for special events, where the sale and consumption of alcohol is taking place after 5:00 p.m. within the city of Montgomery.”

The City of Montgomery hosted an event offering free beer to attendees

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