HB522 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Ison

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Alcoholic beverages, purchases from military liquor stores or package store, active duty, active reserve status or retired armed forces, unlimited quantity allowed, Sec. 28-1-3.1 am'd.

Summary

HB522 would adjust Alabama law to let eligible military members and their dependents possess alcohol bought from military or state stores for personal use under defined limits.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 28-1-3.1 to allow eligible individuals to possess alcohol purchased from military liquor stores or Alabama in-state stores for personal use, not for resale. It sets specific possession limits (three liters of liquor and one case of beer, or three liters of wine and one case of beer, or two cases of beer) and requires storage in private premises or a vehicle with restrictions on where it can be kept. It also requires beer and wine to be bought from licensed Alabama wholesalers and liquor to be purchased through the Alabama ABC Board, with identification showing Alabama purchase, and it prohibits stamping requirements by wholesalers. In addition, it makes it unlawful to sell to unauthorized people or to possess more than the allowed amount, with misdemeanor penalties (fines from $50 to $500 or up to six months in jail). The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Active duty, active reserve, or retired U.S. military personnel and their dependents: would be allowed to possess defined quantities of alcohol purchased from military stores or Alabama liquor stores for personal use.
• Military package stores, in-state liquor stores, licensed Alabama wholesalers, and the Alabama ABC Board: new purchase and possession rules, verification requirements, and enforcement changes related to how alcohol is bought, stored, and stamped.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 28-1-3.1 to authorize eligible persons to possess alcohol for personal use, not resale.
• Sets possession quantities: three liters of liquor and one case of beer, or three liters of wine and one case of beer, or two cases of beer; must be kept in private residence or vehicle as specified; storage restrictions apply (not in passenger area).
• Beer and table wine must be purchased by the military stores from licensed Alabama wholesalers; liquor must be purchased by the military stores from the Alabama ABC Board; identification must show Alabama purchase.
• Wholesaler stamping is not required for beer or table wine.
• Unlawful to sell to unauthorized persons or to possess untaxed beverages above the allowed quantity; misdemeanor with fines of $50 to $500 or up to six months in jail.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages