HB625 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alcoholic Beverages, allowing sale of alcoholic beverages at state parks and certain municipalities

Summary

HB625 allows certain state parks with lodging and a restaurant to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption Monday–Saturday, and on Sundays if the facility already allows Sunday sales, with applicability to wet municipalities and an exemption for Chilton County.

What This Bill Does

This bill would allow state parks in Alabama that have a lodging facility and a restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption from Monday through Saturday. If a park facility already allows Sunday sales, it may sell alcohol on Sundays as well, effectively making it available every day. The sales would also apply in wet municipalities where the park is located. The bill does not apply to any state park or municipality in Chilton County.

Who It Affects

• State parks with lodging facilities and a restaurant: would be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption Monday–Saturday, and Sundays if they currently allow Sunday sales.
• Residents and visitors in wet municipalities where such parks are located: would have access to on-site alcohol sales at the park facilities.

Key Provisions

• Allows each state park with a lodging facility and a restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption Monday through Saturday.
• If the facility currently allows Sunday sales, it may sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays as well, effectively seven days a week.
• Applies to wet municipalities in which the state park or a portion thereof is located.
• Does not apply to any state park or municipality within Chilton County.
• Effective immediately following the Governor's 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