HB72 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Daleville, alcoholic beverages, sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages authorized, referendum

Summary

HB72 lets Daleville voters decide whether on-premises draft or keg beer can be sold by ABC Board–licensed retailers within the city, with sales limited to keg beer.

What This Bill Does

The measure applies only within Daleville. It would authorize on-premises sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed ABC Board retailers, but only if the beer is sold in kegs. Existing ordinances for bottled or canned beer would apply to draft/keg beer; a local referendum is required. If the majority votes yes, the sale is allowed; if not, another referendum can occur after 12 months; the act becomes law after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents and voters of the City of Daleville, who will vote in the referendum to determine if on-premises draft/keg beer sales are allowed.
• ABC Board–licensed retail licensees in Daleville, who could sell draft/keg beer for on-premises consumption if the referendum passes, and must follow existing beer ordinances.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes on-premises sale of draft or keg beer for retail licensees of the ABC Board within Daleville, only if sold in kegs.
• Requires application of ordinances related to bottled/canned beer to draft/keg beer.
• Requires a city referendum to decide whether draft/keg beer may be sold on-premises.
• If the referendum passes, on-premises sale is authorized; if not, a subsequent referendum can be held after at least 12 months.
• Effective date is immediate upon governor's approval.

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Subjects

Dale County