SB311 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Del Marsh
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Weaver, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, off-premises sales, referendum
Summary: SB311 would let the City of Weaver permit daily alcohol sales by licensed clubs and retailers, with local approvals and new city rules to regulate sales to the public.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes on-premises alcohol sales in Weaver every day by licensed clubs and ABC Board licensees if the city’s governing body approves by a majority vote. It also authorizes off-premises alcohol sales every day by the same licensed entities if approved by a majority vote. Additionally, the city governing body can regulate, but not prohibit, sales to the general public by licensed retailers, following license requirements and ABC Board regulations. The act applies only to the City of Weaver and takes effect after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Licensed clubs and retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: may sell or dispense alcohol in Weaver every day if the city approves by majority vote, and must follow license terms and ABC regulations.
Weaver residents and the general public: potential buyers of alcohol in Weaver would be subject to the city’s regulations on alcohol sales to the public; the city may regulate but not completely prohibit such sales, within the framework of existing laws and licenses.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only to the City of Weaver and designates this as the Weaver Ecotourism Beverage Bill.
Section 2: Allows on-premises alcohol sales every day by licensed clubs and ABC Board licensees in Weaver if approved by a majority vote of the city governing body.
Section 3: Allows off-premises (retail) alcohol sales every day by licensed clubs and ABC Board licensees in Weaver if approved by a majority vote of the city governing body.
Section 4: The Weaver governing body may regulate the sale to the general public by resolution or ordinance (simple majority); may not prohibit it; sales must comply with license requirements and ABC regulations.
Section 5: Provisions are cumulative and do not repeal existing powers of the city government.
Section 6: The act becomes effective immediately after approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Calhoun County