HB16 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barry Moore

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Elba, alcoholic beverages, draft beer, city council may authorize sale

Summary

HB16 would let the City of Elba authorize the sale of draft beer by ABC Board retail licensees, with a ban on off-premises keg beer sales.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Elba city council could, by resolution or ordinance, approve the sale and distribution of draft beer by local ABC retail licensees. Keg beer would not be allowed for sale for off-premises consumption. The measure governs the regulation of alcoholic beverages in Elba and becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Local businesses holding Alcoholic Beverage Control Board retail licenses in Elba (e.g., bars and restaurants) that may begin selling draft beer if authorized.
• Residents and visitors in the City of Elba who purchase or consume draft beer.
• Elba’s City Council (the body that would authorize the sales) and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board through its licensed retailers.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 clarifies the act applies to regulating sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in the City of Elba, Coffee County.
• Section 2 allows the Elba City Council to authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by ABC Board retail licensees, with the specific restriction that keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption.
• Section 3 states the act takes effect immediately after it is approved by the Governor (i.e., becomes law right away once signed).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Coffee County