HB358 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Anniston, alcoholic beverages, sale for off-premise consumption each day of the week

Summary

HB358 would let the City of Anniston authorize alcohol sales every day by licensed clubs and retail licensees for both on‑premises and off‑premises use, if the city council approves.

What This Bill Does

This act only applies to the City of Anniston. It allows on‑premises alcohol sales every day if the city governing body votes to approve, and it also allows off‑premises sales every day under the same vote. The city can regulate how alcohol is sold to the general public but cannot prohibit it entirely, and licensed clubs and retailers must follow their license rules and ABC Board regulations. The act takes effect after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Anniston: may have daily access to alcohol in the city depending on council approval and local rules.
• Licensed clubs and retail licensees under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: may sell alcohol daily for on‑premises and/or off‑premises use if approved by the city council and must follow license requirements and board regulations.
• Anniston city government (the governing body): gains authority to vote on daily alcohol sales and to regulate how sales to the general public are conducted.
• General public in Anniston: sales to the public can be regulated by the city, but the act is not intended to fully prohibit sale.

Key Provisions

• Limit applies only to the City of Anniston and establishes the Anniston Ecotourism Beverage Bill.
• On-premises alcohol sales may occur daily if approved by a majority vote of the city governing body.
• Off-premises alcohol sales may occur daily if approved by a majority vote of the city governing body.
• The governing body may regulate, by resolution or ordinance, the sale of alcohol to the general public by licensed clubs and retailers, but may not prohibit it entirely.
• Licensed clubs and retail licensees must sell beverage alcohol in accordance with their license and ABC Board regulations.
• Provisions are cumulative and do not repeal existing city powers.
• The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Calhoun County