HB474 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barry Mask

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Greg WrenPaul Beckman

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Wetumpka, alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer or malt beverages, sale authorized, referendum

Summary

HB474 would allow Wetumpka to permit on-premises sale of draft or keg beer and malt beverages by ABC-licensed retailers, contingent on a city referendum.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes the sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages for on-premises consumption by properly licensed retailers within Wetumpka. It makes all existing ordinances about bottled or canned beer apply to these draft/keg beverages. A referendum must be held to decide whether such sales are allowed; if a majority votes yes, the sale is authorized; if not, a subsequent referendum may be held but not within 12 months of a failed vote.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Wetumpka, who may be able to purchase and consume draft/keg beer on the premises of licensed venues if the referendum approves the change.
• Retail licensees (ABC-licensed businesses) in Wetumpka that would be allowed to sell draft/keg beer for on-premises consumption if the referendum approves.

Key Provisions

• applies only within the corporate limits of the City of Wetumpka
• authorizes sale of draft/keg beer or malt beverages for on-premises consumption by ABC-licensed retailers within the city
• existing rules about bottled/canned beer apply to draft/keg beverages
• requires a city referendum to determine if such sales are allowed
• if the referendum passes by majority vote, sales are authorized; if not, a new referendum may be held, but not within 12 months of a failed referendum
• becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval (or otherwise becomes 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

Elmore County