The SEC lifts the ban on alcohol throughout the stadium

(LEX 18) – The Southeast Conference announced that it would lift the ban on alcohol at stadiums during sporting events.

The new policy requires that any institution of the SEC choosing to authorize the sale of alcohol at sporting events establish policies governing the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the requirements established and accepted by members of the Corporation. Conference.

In the past, it was forbidden for the SEC's athletics programs to sell alcohol in the public spaces of the SEC's athletics sites.

UK President Eli Capilouto issued a statement: "The SEC has taken the right approach to this important issue by leaving individual member institutions to make decisions about the interests of each university, their programs and their fans. Under the direction of its director, Barnhart, the United Kingdom will take several months to consider this issue. As always, we will seek to do what is right for the university, our student athletes, as well as for the experience and safety of our fans. "