HB479 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Isaac Whorton
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Valley, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, referendum
Summary: HB479 lets the City of Valley decide, by a public vote, whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales after noon within the city limits.
What This Bill Does
The act applies only to Valley, Alabama. If a referendum approves Sunday sales after 12:00 p.m., the city council can permit such sales and set rules on which licensees may sell, whether sales are for on-site or off-site consumption, and other details. Referendums must be held at the next regular or a special election, with the city paying the costs, and no second referendum within 12 months if the first fails. The measure becomes effective immediately after governor approval or when it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Valley residents and voters who will decide via referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales after noon should be permitted in the city.
Retail liquor licensees in the City of Valley who may be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays after noon if the referendum passes and the city adopts the necessary ordinances.

Key Provisions
Section 2: If approved by referendum, the city council may permit Sunday sales after 12:00 p.m. and regulate which licensees may sell, whether sales are for off-premises consumption, and other aspects.
Section 3: A referendum is required to determine public support; a majority in favor allows Sunday sales to be provided by the city council.
Section 4: The referendum must be held at the next regular election or a special election; the city bears the cost; no second referendum within 12 months if the first fails.
Section 5: The act takes effect immediately after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Alcoholic Beverages