SB454 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bryan Taylor
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Elmore Co., Millbrook and Wetumpka, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales and draft beer authorized
Summary: SB454 lets Millbrook and Wetumpka authorize the sale of draft beer by local Alcoholic Beverage Control licensees within their cities, with a ban on off-premises keg beer sales.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the city councils can, by resolution or ordinance, permit the sale and distribution of draft beer by ABC Board retail licensees within their cities. Keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption. The act clarifies who qualifies as a licensee (excluding those involved in gambling or certain gaming) and adds to existing local authority rather than replacing it. It becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Millbrook and Wetumpka (e.g., bars and restaurants): may be authorized to sell and distribute draft beer within city limits, with the off-premises keg beer restriction.
Residents and visitors of Millbrook and Wetumpka: may have access to draft beer in more local venues, subject to local regulations and the keg-off-premises ban.

Key Provisions
Section 1: City councils may authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by ABC Board retail licensees within the city limits; keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption.
Section 2: Applies to Millbrook and Wetumpka; provisions are additive to existing powers and do not repeal current authorities.
Section 3: Defines 'licensee of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board' to exclude licensees that engage in gambling or Class II/III gaming.
Section 4: Becomes effective immediately after governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Elmore County