HB63 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alcoholic beverages, licensure, fee increased, Sec. 28-3A-4 am'd.

Summary

HB63 would raise the nonrefundable filing fee for original licenses to sell alcoholic beverages from $50 to $100.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 28-3A-4 to require a $100 nonrefundable filing fee with original license applications, up from $50. Applicants must still file a written application with information prescribed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and pay the applicable license fees and any county fees. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or businesses applying for an original license to sell alcoholic beverages in Alabama, who would pay the higher $100 nonrefundable filing fee (in addition to other prescribed license and county fees).
• County governments that impose license fees, since the total cost to applicants includes any county fees prescribed by the local governing body.

Key Provisions

• Increases the nonrefundable filing fee for an original license application from $50 to $100.
• Requires applications to be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board using a form and information prescribed by the board.
• Requires payment of the prescribed license fees and any county license fees with the application.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board