HB514 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim Patterson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Madison Co., alcoholic beverages, manufacturer and brewpub licensees to sell beer produced in facility for on-premises and off-premises consumption

Summary

HB514 would let Madison County manufacturer and brewpub beer licenses sell beer made at their own facilities for on-site or take-home use, allow on-site restaurants, and let these licenses qualify for entertainment district designation.

What This Bill Does

The bill applies only to Madison County. It lets manufacturer licensees (and brewpubs) sell beer produced on their premises for consumption on or off the licensed premises, and even give away beer under specified rules. It authorizes entertainment district designation for manufacturer and brewpub licensees, in addition to existing retail licenses. It also allows manufacturer licensees to operate a restaurant on their licensed premises and to sell beer at both the brewery and the restaurant.

Who It Affects

• Manufacturer licensees in Madison County: can sell or give away beer produced on site for on-site or off-site consumption; may operate a restaurant on the licensed premises; may qualify for entertainment district designation.
• Brewpub licensees in Madison County: can dispense beer brewed on site for on-site or off-site consumption; may qualify for entertainment district designation.

Key Provisions

• Section 2: A manufacturer licensee may give away or sell alcoholic beverages produced on the licensed premises for consumption on or off the licensed premises (overriding certain existing restrictions).
• Section 3: The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may designate an entertainment district for manufacturer or brewpub licensees, in addition to existing retail licensees.
• Section 4: A brewpub licensee may dispense beer brewed on its licensed premises for on-site or off-site consumption (overriding certain existing restrictions).
• Section 5: A manufacturer licensee may operate a facility where food is provided on its licensed premises, with food taxes governed by general state law.
• Section 1: The act applies only to Madison County.
• Section 8: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Madison County