Permits use of tents and other fixtures for outdoor dining on certain property.

This bill allows restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to use tents, canopies, tables, and other fixtures for outdoor dining on their own property (like parking lots or patios) or on public sidewalks. Owners must apply to their local zoning official with plans showing fixture placement and waste management, and must maintain a 4-foot pedestrian path on sidewalks while removing all fixtures daily. Outdoor dining is permitted year-round from April 1 to December 1, making temporary pandemic-era rules permanent, though winter regulations (December 2-March 31) remain unchanged. The bill does not override fire safety codes, alcohol laws, or municipal noise/operation rules, and applies only to businesses already licensed to serve food and beverages.