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AL SB328
Bill
Status
4/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Singleton
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AI Summary
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Amends the Alabama Brewpub Act to authorize brewpub licensees to sell beer brewed on-premises to licensed wholesalers for distribution to retail licensees, in addition to existing on-premises consumption restrictions.
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Removes requirement that brewpub premises be designated as a historic building and site, allowing location in any wet county or wet municipality where beer was historically brewed before 1919.
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Permits brewpubs to offer facility tours to the general public and provide free samples not exceeding six ounces for on-premises consumption as promotional activities.
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Changes brewery restaurant requirement from mandatory (must contain) to optional (may contain), with a seating capacity of at least 80 if operated.
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Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on April 6, 2010, passing the Senate with 13 yes votes, 7 no votes, and 1 abstention.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages, brewpub licensees authorized to sell beer brewed on-premises to a licensed wholesaler for distribution to retail licensees Secs. 28-4A-2, 28-4A-3, 28-4A-4, 28-4A-6 am'd. (2010-20608)
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Tourism and Travel
4/13/2010