HB486 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mary MooreRod ScottJuandalynn Givan

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Alcoholic beverages, higher content beers sold in other than original container must have alcoholic content

Summary

HB486 would require on-premises sellers of beer and similar fermented beverages with 0.5% to 13.9% alcohol by volume to label and inform customers of the beverage's alcoholic content, with rules to be set by the Alabama ABC Board.

What This Bill Does

Currently, beverages up to 13.9% ABV served in non-original containers do not have to disclose their alcohol content. The bill requires labeling and providing ABV information for on-premises servings in non-original containers within the 0.5%–13.9% ABV range. It also gives the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board authority to create necessary rules to implement this requirement.

Who It Affects

• Establishments that sell beer, lager beer, ale, porter, malt or brewed beverages for on-premises consumption in containers other than the original container: must label the alcoholic content and provide ABV information to customers for beverages within 0.5% to 13.9% ABV.
• Customers consuming these beverages at the establishment: will receive information about the alcoholic content of their drinks when served in non-original containers.

Key Provisions

• Requires labeling and informing customers of the alcoholic content for beverages with 0.5% to 13.9% ABV sold for on-premises consumption in containers other than the original container.
• Authorizes the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to promulgate necessary rules to implement and carry out the labeling requirement.
• Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after 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 Beverages