HB669 Summary

• Proposes a local constitutional amendment to authorize Hale County to levy a 5 percent sales tax on the wholesale and retail price of spirituous or vinous liquors sold in the county.

• Tax applies to liquors sold by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, its stores, successors, or assigns, and shall be collected from wholesale and retail purchasers at the time of purchase.

• Tax revenue shall be deposited into the county general fund and distributed to the Hale County district attorney's office for operation of the office.

• The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may withhold up to 5 percent of collected taxes for administration and collection costs, not to exceed $2,000 per year.

• Amendment requires approval by voters in an election held in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 and state election laws.