HB638 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Beer containing caffeine or other central nervous system stimulant, sale prohibited, penalties

Summary

HB638 would ban the sale of beer containing caffeine or other central nervous system stimulants in Alabama and make violations a Class C misdemeanor.

What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits selling beer, malt, or brewed beverages that contain caffeine or any CNS stimulant. It defines beer and similar beverages and explicitly excludes caffeinated beverages from that definition. Violating the prohibition would be a Class C misdemeanor, and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board could adopt rules to enforce the ban. The bill is designed to be exempt from certain local-funding approval requirements and would take effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Beer retailers and sellers: cannot sell caffeinated beer or other caffeinated malt beverages and could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor if they do.
• Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and law enforcement: responsible for adopting rules and enforcing the prohibition.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits sale of beer, malt, or brewed beverages that contain caffeine or any central nervous system stimulant.
• Sale of such beverages is a Class C misdemeanor.
• Defines terms for beer and malt beverages and excludes those containing caffeine or stimulants from that definition.
• Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may adopt rules to implement and enforce the act.
• The bill is exempt from certain local-funding approval requirements and becomes effective immediately upon governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages