HB422 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Demetrius C. NewtonMicky HammonJohnny Mack MorrowOliver RobinsonJoe FaustAlan BootheMac McCutcheon

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Alcoholic beverages, licensure, fee increased, Sec. 28-3A-4 am'd.

Summary

HB422 would raise the nonrefundable filing fee to obtain an original license to sell alcoholic beverages from $50 to $100.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 28-3A-4 to change the required nonrefundable filing fee for original license applications from $50 to $100. Applicants must file a written application with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board using the prescribed form and information, and pay the updated filing fee plus the license fee and any county fees. The change applies to new license applications, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Prospective applicants for original licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in Alabama — must pay a $100 nonrefundable filing fee (up from $50).
• Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board — will collect the higher filing fee as part of processing license applications; counties’ own license fees remain governed by existing law.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 amends Section 28-3A-4 to change the nonrefundable filing fee from $50 to $100 for original license applications.
• Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and 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

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board