HB67 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer, defined, Sec. 28-3-1 am'd.
Summary: HB67 defines 'draft or keg beer' in Alabama law to clarify what products are considered beer served from a keg.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 28-3-1 to add a formal definition of draft or keg beer and to define related terms. It defines draft or keg beer as beer that is packaged and distributed in a keg by the manufacturer, and defines a keg as a pressurized, factory-sealed container with a capacity of at least five gallons from which beer is drawn through an external tap. This creates a clear regulatory category for keg beer used in licensing and enforcement under Alabama's alcohol laws. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Beer manufacturers/packagers: their keg-packaged beer would be classified as draft or keg beer under the law.
Bars, restaurants, and other licensees that dispense draft beer: gain clearer rules about what counts as draft or keg beer for licensing and regulatory purposes.

Key Provisions
Adds a formal definition of 'draft or keg beer' to Section 28-3-1 of the Alabama Code.
Specifies that draft or keg beer is beer packaged and distributed in a keg by the manufacturer; defines 'keg' as a pressurized, factory-sealed container of at least 5 gallons with beer drawn via an external tap.
Ensures the definition applies across the Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Code and related sections, clarifying regulatory treatment of keg beer.
Establishes the act's effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and 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