HB239 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Wren Barry Mask
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Prattville, alcoholic beverages, draft beer, city council may authorize sale
Summary: Prattville may allow the sale of draft beer by ABC Board retail licensees, with a ban on off-premises keg beer.
What This Bill Does
The Prattville city council can, by resolution or ordinance, authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail ABC Board licensees. Keg beer cannot be sold for off-premises consumption. The measure applies to Prattville in Autauga and Elmore Counties and becomes law after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Prattville, who may be authorized to sell draft beer by the city council.
Residents and visitors of Prattville, who may have access to draft beer at local establishments subject to council action and ABC rules.
Keg beer purchasers in Prattville, as off-premises sale of keg beer is prohibited.
City of Prattville and local authorities, which gain authority to regulate draft beer sales through resolutions or ordinances.

Key Provisions
The city council may authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail ABC Board licensees by resolution or ordinance.
Keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption.
The act applies to Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County and takes effect immediately after governor 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: Autauga County