HB593 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Russell Co., alcoholic beverages, county commission may authorize sale of draft or keg beer in unincorporated area of the county, Sunday sales authorized

Summary

Allows Russell County to authorize sale of draft or keg beer in unincorporated areas and to permit Sunday beer sales after 1:00 p.m.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Russell County Commission could authorize the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer by ABC Board licensees in unincorporated areas. It could also allow after-1:00 p.m. Sunday sales by those licensees in the unincorporated areas. The act would override conflicting laws to the extent of its authorization and would take effect immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board operating in Russell County's unincorporated areas (would be allowed to sell draft or keg beer under county authorization)
• Residents and visitors in Russell County who buy alcohol in unincorporated areas (could have Sunday sales after 1:00 p.m.)
• Russell County Commission (gains authority to authorize these sales)

Key Provisions

• Section 2: The Russell County Commission may authorize the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer by retail licensees of the ABC Board in the unincorporated area of the county.
• Section 3: The Russell County Commission may authorize the sale and distribution after 1:00 p.m. on Sundays of alcoholic beverages by licensees of the ABC Board in the unincorporated area of the county.

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Subjects

Russell County