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AL HB240
Bill
Status
2/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Terri Collins
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AI Summary
HB240 Summary
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Allows direct wine shipper licensees and wine fulfillment center licensees to ship wine to Alabama residents in any county or municipality in the state, regardless of whether the area is dry or wet.
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Prohibits the board from requiring additional liquor liability insurance, background checks on officers/employees/agents, proof of citizenship, or in-person appointments as part of license applications.
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Requires quarterly reporting to the board of shipment details including consumer name/address, carrier information, shipment date, tracking number, and quantity of wine shipped.
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Exempts direct wine shippers and wine fulfillment centers from registering as foreign entities with the Secretary of State.
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Establishes civil penalties for violations: up to $500 for first violation, $3,000 for second violation, and $6,000 for third or subsequent violations.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages, direct line shippers, fulfillment centers, may ship to any county or municipality, application further provided for, exempt from registration as foreign entity with Sec. of State, Secs. 28-3A-6.1, 28-3A-6.2 am'd.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism
2/2/2022