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AL HB223
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Starnes
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AI Summary
HB223 Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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