HR212 Summary

• Urges the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to study spirit infused refreshments (ready-to-drink, low alcohol canned beverages containing distilled spirits) and necessary legal changes for their regulation.

• Identifies that these beverages appear similar to malt beverages sold in grocery stores but contain distilled spirits that may only be sold through ABC Board or private package stores, creating regulatory and distribution challenges.

• Notes that increased demand for these products places unprecedented strain on the ABC Board's warehousing and transportation capacity, potentially requiring construction of an entirely new warehouse.

• Requires the ABC Board, the alcoholic beverage industry, other regulators, and the general public to submit comments on a proposed regulatory framework within 30 days of the resolution's enactment.

• Directs the ABC Board to deliver findings, proposed legislation, and relevant public commentary to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate within 14 days after the 30-day comment period concludes.