SB267 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Dallas Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum
Summary: SB267 lets Dallas County voters decide by election whether alcohol can be sold on Sundays, with specific hours if approved.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes a county-wide election to determine Sunday alcohol sales in Dallas County. If the voters say Yes, licensed retailers can sell alcohol on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM (and after noon on New Year’s Eve Sundays), with the county free to set related regulations. If the voters say No, Sunday alcohol sales would be prohibited after 2:00 AM, subject to other laws or future elections that could change the rule. The election must be publicly noticed and paid for by the county, and only qualified Dallas County voters can vote; the act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters in Dallas County, who will decide through the election whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed and under what hours.
Licensed alcohol retailers serving the general public in Dallas County (and their ABC Board licenses), who could sell on Sundays if approved and would be subject to hours and county regulations.

Key Provisions
Applies only in Dallas County.
The Dallas County Commission may call an election within 30 days to decide whether Sunday sales are allowed, with a ballot asking if Sunday sale and dispensing should be legal between 12:00 PM and 9:30 PM (plus after noon on New Year's Eve Sundays).
If the majority votes Yes, Sunday sales are allowed for licensed retailers serving the public during the stated hours, subject to applicable laws and county ordinances/regulations.
If the majority votes No, Sunday sales are not allowed after 2:00 AM on Sundays, subject to other laws or future elections to change this.
Election notices must be published or posted at least three weeks before the election; costs are paid from the county's general fund; only qualified voters may vote.
The act takes effect immediately after governor approval and is supplemental to existing county powers (does not repeal current authorities).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Dallas County