HB669 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ralph Howard
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Hale Co. alcoholic beverages sold in ABC stores, sales and use tax authorized, distrib. for district attorneys, const. amend.
Summary: A local constitutional amendment for Hale County would authorize a 5% sales tax on the retail and wholesale price of all spirituous or vinous liquors sold in the county, with the proceeds going to the Hale County district attorney's office, subject to voter approval.
What This Bill Does
If passed, Hale County would levy a 5% tax on the wholesale and retail price (excluding other taxes) of alcohol sold in the county by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The tax would be collected at the time of sale and deposited into the county general fund to be used for the Hale County district attorney's office. The ABC Board could keep up to 5% of the tax for administration and collection costs, not to exceed $2,000 per year. An election would be held to approve the amendment.

Who It Affects
Residents and shoppers in Hale County who purchase spirituous or vinous liquors would pay the additional 5% tax as part of the purchase price.
Hale County district attorney’s office would receive and use the tax proceeds to fund its operations.

Key Provisions
Imposes a 5% sales tax on the wholesale and retail price, excluding taxes, of spirituous or vinous liquors sold in Hale County by the ABC Board and its stores.
Tax collected is deposited into the Hale County general fund and distributed to the Hale County district attorney's office/fund for its operation.
ABC Board may withhold up to 5% of the tax collected for administration and collection costs, not to exceed $2,000 per year.
Requires an election to approve the amendment and outlines ballot description and process.

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Subjects: Constitutional Amendments