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AL SB365

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Figures

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Defines "powdered alcohol" as alcohol sold in powder or crystalline form for direct use or reconstitution with any liquid or food.

  • Makes it unlawful for any person or business establishment to possess, purchase, sell, offer to sell, or use powdered alcohol.

  • Exempts hospitals conducting scientific research, state institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology companies conducting bona fide research from the prohibition.

  • Establishes Class A misdemeanor penalties for first offense of unlawfully possessing, purchasing, or using powdered alcohol.

  • Establishes Class A misdemeanor for first offense of unlawfully selling or offering to sell powdered alcohol, escalating to Class D felony on second or subsequent conviction.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages, powdered alcohol prohibited to possess, purchase, sell, or use, penalties

Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2015-385.

6/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/5/2015
Judiciary4/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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