HB526 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

Notable

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Elmore Co., Millbrook and Wetumpka, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales and draft beer authorized
Summary: HB526 lets Millbrook and Wetumpka regulate Sunday alcohol sales on licensed premises and authorize draft beer sales within city limits, with server training requirements and a ban on off-premises keg beer.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the City Councils of Millbrook and Wetumpka to permit Sunday on-premises alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. at licensed establishments. It requires all servers to complete responsible vendor training. It also authorizes the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail licensees within the cities, but prohibits off-premises sale of keg beer. The provisions apply to these two cities and are supplemental to existing laws, taking effect once the governor approves.

Who It Affects
Licensed retail alcohol establishments in Millbrook and Wetumpka, which may obtain authority to sell alcohol on Sundays after 12:00 p.m. and to sell draft beer on-site.
Servers and employees at these establishments, who must complete responsible vendor training as required.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): Millbrook may regulate and permit on-premises Sunday alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. for licensed premises within the city; servers must complete responsible vendor training.
Section 1(b): Wetumpka may regulate and permit on-premises Sunday alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. for licensed premises within the city; servers must complete responsible vendor training.
Section 2: Both cities may authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail licensees within city limits; keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption.
Section 3: Provisions apply to Millbrook and Wetumpka and do not repeal existing laws; they are supplemental.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately 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: Elmore County