SB313 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Larry Dixon
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Montgomery, alcoholic beverages, city council authorized to establish one entertainment district as defined, consumption authorized anywhere within district under certain conditions
Summary: Montgomery could create entertainment districts where people can drink alcohol bought from local bars or restaurants anywhere within the district.
What This Bill Does
Allows the Montgomery City Council to create one or more entertainment districts by ordinance. In these districts, consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased from on-premise licensees is allowed anywhere within the district. The definition of 'on premises' consumption includes any location inside the district. The act applies only to the City of Montgomery and becomes effective immediately after passage and Governor approval (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors of Montgomery who may consume alcohol anywhere within the established entertainment districts, as long as the beverage was purchased from a local on-premise licensee.
On-premise alcohol licensees (bars and restaurants) operating in Montgomery, whose customers may consume alcoholic beverages anywhere within the entertainment districts.

Key Provisions
Section 1: This act applies only to the City of Montgomery in Montgomery County.
Section 2: The city council may, by ordinance, establish one or more entertainment districts within the city; within these districts, consumption of alcohol purchased from on-premise licensees is permitted anywhere within the district.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects: Montgomery County