HB557 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Cherokee Co., alcoholic beverages, sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages authorized, approval by local governing body
Summary: HB557 lets Cherokee County authorize the sale of draft or keg beer and malt beverages by licensed retailers, with local government approval.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Cherokee County to permit draft or keg beer and malt beverages to be sold by properly licensed Alabama ABC Board retailers. On-premises sales require a majority vote by the county commission or the applicable city council. Off-premises keg sales are allowed only if the beverages are sold in kegs and approved by a majority vote of the local governing body. All existing rules for bottled/canned beer apply to draft/keg beer, and the act takes effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Cherokee County, who may sell draft or keg beer and malt beverages (on-premises and, if approved, off-premises in kegs).
County commission (or city councils of Cherokee County municipalities) who must approve sales by majority vote.
Residents and consumers in Cherokee County who may purchase and consume draft or keg beer under these new rules.

Key Provisions
Section 2: On-premises sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages is authorized within Cherokee County with majority approval by the county commission or the municipality's city council; off-premises sale in kegs is authorized only if sold in kegs and with the same majority approval.
Section 3: All resolutions and ordinances relating to bottled or canned beer apply to draft or keg beer or malt beverages.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.
Section 1: This act applies only to Cherokee County.

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