SB9 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

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

Summary

SB9 lets Elba's city council authorize the sale of draft beer by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees in the city, with a key limit that keg beer can't be sold off-premises.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows the City of Elba, by resolution or ordinance, to permit the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail ABC Board licensees. It applies to regulation of alcoholic beverages specifically in Elba. It includes a restriction that keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board located in Elba, who may sell draft beer if the city authorizes it.
• Residents and visitors in Elba who may have access to draft beer in local establishments if the city approves such sales.

Key Provisions

• The city council may authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail ABC Board licensees by resolution or ordinance.
• Keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption.
• The act applies to the regulation of sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in the City of Elba in Coffee County.
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

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