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AL HB223

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Starnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB223 Summary

  • Authorizes the Autauga County Commission to regulate draft and keg beer sales in unincorporated areas, limiting draft beer containers to maximum 64 ounces and prohibiting off-premises keg sales.

  • Permits ABC Board licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises or off-premises consumption on Sundays after 12:00 p.m. in unincorporated areas, contingent on Responsible Vendor Program compliance.

  • Requires all individuals and entities selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in unincorporated areas to obtain a separate county business license effective October 1, 2023, with annual fees not exceeding $200.

  • Establishes county business license requirements including fire safety inspections by the State Fire Marshal and compliance with Autauga County Health Department inspections for food, beverage, and septic/sewer service.

  • Authorizes the Autauga County Commission to deny or revoke licenses for violations and enforce provisions through injunctive relief in Circuit Court of Autauga County.

Legislative Description

Relating to Autauga County; to further provide for the regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the unincorporated areas of the county; to authorize the Autauga County Commission to issue a separate county business license for any person or business required to have a retail license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the unincorporated areas of the county; and to provide for a fee for the license and for the enforcement of this requirement.

Last Action

Enacted

4/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation4/13/2023
Local Legislation4/4/2023

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