HB577 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Boaz, alcoholic beverages, sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages authorized
Summary: HB577 allows the City of Boaz to authorize the sale of draft or keg beer and malt beverages for on‑premises consumption by ABC Board–licensed retailers, subject to local regulations.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes on‑premises sale of draft/keg beer and malt beverages in Boaz by properly licensed ABC retailers. The city’s existing rules about bottled or canned beer apply to these draft beverages, and the city may pass ordinances regulating their sale. It clarifies that conflicting laws are repealed while other laws remain in effect, and it becomes law immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
ABC Board–licensed retail licensees in the City of Boaz, who would be permitted to sell draft/keg beer and malt beverages for on‑premises consumption.
Residents and visitors in Boaz who purchase and consume draft/keg beer or malt beverages on‑premises, under local regulations.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act applies to the City of Boaz (in Marshall County and referenced in the bill as applying to Boaz and related counties).
Section 2: Authorized on‑premises sale of draft/keg beer and malt beverages by properly licensed ABC Board retailers in Boaz; the city may regulate these sales through ordinances; existing city laws about bottled/canned beer apply to drafts.
Section 3: Repeals conflicting laws but keeps the act as cumulative and supplementary (does not repeal laws not directly inconsistent).
Section 4: Effective date is immediate upon passage and the governor's signature.

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