SB328 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Alcoholic beverages, brewpub licensees authorized to sell beer brewed on-premises to a licensed wholesaler for distribution to retail licensees Secs. 28-4A-2, 28-4A-3, 28-4A-4, 28-4A-6 am'd. (2010-20608)
Summary: SB328 would unify Alabama beer producers by allowing any Alabama beer manufacturer to sell beer on its premises and to sell beer brewed on premises to licensed wholesalers for distribution to retailers.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the Brewpub Act to let beer manufacturers on-premises sell beer brewed there to licensed wholesalers for distribution to retail licensees, eliminating the old split between manufacturers and brewpubs. It preserves on-premises retail options for brewpubs (including on-site consumption, tours, and samples) and sets a $1,000 annual license fee for brewpubs, with tax collection and recordkeeping requirements. It also emphasizes urban redevelopment and historic-building preservation as part of its policy goals under state alcohol regulations.

Who It Affects
Alabama beer manufacturers (including those not previously authorized to sell on premises) would be able to sell beer brewed on their premises to licensed wholesalers for distribution to retailers and may also sell on premises to consumers.
Licensed wholesalers and retail licensees in Alabama would gain access to beer produced by Alabama manufacturers for distribution and sale, expanding the locally produced beer supply.

Key Provisions
Authorizes beer brewed on the premises to be sold to licensed wholesalers for distribution to retail licensees.
Eliminates the distinction between beer manufacturers and brewpubs, allowing any Alabama beer manufacturer to sell beer on premises.
Maintains brewpub-specific rights (on-premises consumption, tours, samples, and restaurant operation with a minimum seating), and imposes a $1,000 annual license fee with associated tax collection and recordkeeping requirements.
Frames redevelopment and preservation of historic downtown buildings as a public policy goal tied to the regulation of alcoholic beverages under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

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Subjects: Alcoholic Beverages