HB129 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Todd Greeson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Fort Payne, alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer or malt beverages, sale authorized, city council to regulate
Summary: HB129 lets Fort Payne authorize and regulate the sale of draft or keg beer and malt beverages by licensed retailers under local ordinances.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to the City of Fort Payne and allows sale of draft/keg beer and malt beverages by properly licensed ABC Board retailers in the city, once the Fort Payne City Council adopts an ordinance. The city's existing rules on bottled or canned beer apply to these draft/keg beverages as well. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Fort Payne residents and visitors who may be able to purchase draft/keg beer and malt beverages under the new local rules
ABC Board licensed retail licensees in Fort Payne who may sell draft/keg beer and malt beverages if they comply with city ordinances

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act applies only to the City of Fort Payne in DeKalb County.
Section 2: Sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages by properly licensed ABC Board retail licensees is authorized in Fort Payne; the Fort Payne City Council may adopt ordinances regulating the sale of these beverages; existing rules for bottled or canned beer apply to draft/keg beer and malt beverages.
Section 3: Conflicting laws are repealed, but the act is cumulative and supplementary to other laws.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

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