AL SB219

Permits licensed manufacturers or their representatives to conduct wine and distilled spirits tastings at retail stores licensed for off-premises consumption only and at state liquor stores, in compliance with Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regulations.

Limits wine tastings to one ounce servings of no more than four products and distilled spirits tastings to one-quarter ounce servings of no more than two products per event, with tastings commencing no later than 6:00 p.m. and ending within two hours, with only one tasting allowed per premises per 24-hour period.

Restricts state liquor store tasting locations to 10 percent during calendar year 2016, 20 percent during 2017, and 28 percent beginning January 1, 2018.

Amends Section 28-3A-25 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add an exception allowing alcohol consumption on off-premises retail and state liquor store premises specifically for regulated tastings.

Becomes effective on the first day of the sixth month following passage and approval by the Governor.