HB444 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Thomas JacksonAlan Boothe

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Alcoholic beverages, licensure, fee increased, Sec. 28-3A-4 am'd.

Summary

HB444 would raise the nonrefundable filing fee for original alcohol license applications from $50 to $100.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 28-3A-4 to require a $100 nonrefundable filing fee with an application for an original license to sell alcoholic beverages, up from $50. Applicants must also pay the appropriate license fee and any county-imposed license fees. The change mainly affects upfront costs for applicants; the licensing process itself remains largely the same.

Who It Affects

• Applicants seeking an original license to sell alcoholic beverages: must pay a higher nonrefundable filing fee of $100.
• Local county governments: their authority to impose license fees remains, but the higher filing fee increases the total upfront cost for applicants.

Key Provisions

• Amends 28-3A-4 to set the nonrefundable filing fee at $100 (from $50) for original license applications to sell alcoholic beverages.
• Applicants must file a written application with the board and include the appropriate license fee and any county-imposed fees.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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 Beverage Control Board