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AL HB395

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andy Whitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "cost of merchandise" for liquor mark up calculations to include only the amount the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board pays for case lots of liquor, excluding other potential costs
  • Maintains the existing cap of 16.99 percent mark up on wholesale case lot sales of liquor above cost of merchandise plus freight
  • Revenue from additional mark up charges continues to be credited to the State General Fund
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Liquor; mark up fee charged by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board further provided for

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Tourism2/5/2026

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