SB465 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jerry L. Fielding
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Tallassee, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum
Summary: The bill lets Tallassee voters decide whether to allow Sunday off‑premises alcohol sales, with specific hours if approved.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes a referendum in Tallassee to determine if alcoholic beverages may be sold on Sundays for off‑premises consumption between 1:00 p.m. and midnight. If a majority votes Yes, licensed sellers can operate Sunday sales during those hours under state and city regulations. If a majority votes No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 a.m. on Sundays, with at least one year between elections and election costs paid from the city general fund. The act applies only to Tallassee in Elmore and Tallapoosa Counties and becomes effective once the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Voters in the City of Tallassee: will determine through a referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed.
Licensed alcohol retailers and ABC Board licensees serving Tallassee: could sell alcohol on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to midnight if the measure passes, subject to licensing and city regulations.

Key Provisions
Applies only to the City of Tallassee in Elmore and Tallapoosa Counties.
Authorizes a municipal referendum to determine if alcoholic beverages may be sold for off-premises consumption on Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and midnight.
If the majority votes Yes, sales would be allowed by licensees under applicable laws, and the city may regulate Sunday sales by ordinance.
If the majority votes No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 a.m. on Sundays, with exceptions only as allowed by law or future elections, and at least one year must elapse between elections; election costs are paid from the city’s general fund.
The act is cumulative to existing city powers and takes effect immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects: Elmore County