HB408 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Alcoholic beverages, beer, container size authorized, Sec. 28-3A-23 am'd.

Summary

HB408 would allow retailers to sell beer in containers up to 25.4 ounces, instead of the current 16-ounce limit, while keeping draft or keg beer rules unchanged.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 28-3A-23 to set the maximum container size for non-draft/keg beer sold at retail to 25.4 ounces. It maintains the existing rules and exemptions for draft or keg beer. It does not appear to change other licensing provisions in the section. It becomes effective three months after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Retail beer sellers, who would be allowed to offer beer in containers up to 25.4 ounces.
• Consumers, who would have the option to purchase beer in larger single-serving containers (up to 25.4 ounces).

Key Provisions

• Change the maximum beer container size sold by retailers from 16 ounces to 25.4 ounces for non-draft/keg beer.
• Draft or keg beer exemptions remain as currently provided by law.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages