HB493 Summary

• Authorizes the Town of Lexington in Lauderdale County to hold a referendum allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages and draft beer for on-premises and off-premises consumption each day except Sunday.

• The town's governing body must call the election, which occurs at the next municipal election, with notice given at least three weeks in advance and costs paid from the town's general fund.

• Ballot question asks voters: "Do you favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages and draft beer for on-premises and off-premises consumption within the corporate limits of the Town of Lexington each day of the week except Sunday?"

• If a majority votes "Yes," properly licensed clubs and retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may legally sell alcoholic beverages and draft beer in the town, with the town able to enact ordinances to regulate these sales.

• A minimum of 360 days must elapse between successive elections on this matter, and the act does not repeal any existing town powers under state or local law.