HB459 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Lesley Vance
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer, defined, Sec. 28-3-1 am'd.
Summary: HB459 defines 'draft or keg beer' in Alabama's alcoholic beverages law to clarify regulatory scope for keg-served beer.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 28-3-1 to add a formal definition of 'draft or keg beer.' It defines draft or keg beer as beer packaged and distributed in a keg by the manufacturer, and defines a keg as a pressurized, factory-sealed container of at least five gallons from which beer is drawn via an external tap. This provides clear regulatory guidance for how keg beer is classified under Alabama's Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, affecting licensing, enforcement, and compliance for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Beer manufacturers/packagers who package beer in kegs (at least 5 gallons) and ship or distribute it, as the definition will determine regulatory treatment of their products.
ABC Board licensees and regulators (breweries, distributors, retailers) who handle or sell beer in keg form, since the definition standardizes what counts as 'draft or keg beer' under the law.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Adds the definition of 'draft or keg beer' to Section 28-3-1, clarifying that it refers to beer packaged and distributed in a keg by the manufacturer.
Provision 2: Defines 'Keg' as a pressurized, factory-sealed container with a capacity of at least five US gallons from which beer is withdrawn by an external tap, and states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor's approval.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