SB294 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Alcoholic beverages, beer, container size authorized, Sec. 28-3A-23 am'd.
Summary: SB294 allows non-draft beer sold at retail to be in containers up to 25.4 ounces (750 ml).
What This Bill Does
It changes the off‑premise container size limit for beer not sold as draft or keg to 25.4 ounces per container. Draft or keg beer rules continue to follow existing law, including county-specific authorizations and any special permits for rural areas. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Retail beer sellers (grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor retailers) who may offer larger single beer containers up to 25.4 ounces for off‑premise sales.
Consumers purchasing beer for off‑premise consumption, who can buy larger containers (up to 25.4 ounces) in a single purchase.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 28-3A-23 to change the container size requirement for non-draft beer sold by retailers.
Sets the maximum non-draft beer container size at 25.4 ounces.
Keeps existing draft/keg beer rules, including county approvals and potential rural-area permits, intact.
Establishes the effective date as the first day of the third month following gubernatorial approval.

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