SB416 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

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

SB416 would let Madison County manufacturer and brewpub licensees sell beer produced on their premises for on-site or off-site consumption, allow on-site restaurant operations, and enable entertainment district designation for these licensees.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill lets manufacturer licensees sell or give away beer produced on their licensed premises for consumption on or off the premises, and lets brewpubs dispense beer brewed on the premises for on-site or take-away consumption. It also authorizes entertainment district designation for manufacturer and brewpub licensees. Additionally, manufacturer licensees may operate a facility where food is served on their licensed premises, with food taxes governed by general state law.

Who It Affects

• Manufacturer licensees in Madison County who brew beer and sell it on site or for take-away, and who could operate on-site food service and qualify for entertainment districts.
• Brewpub licensees in Madison County who brew beer on site and would be able to dispense it for on-site or off-site consumption and qualify for entertainment districts.

Key Provisions

• Section 2: Manufacturer licensees may give away or sell beer manufactured on the licensed premises for consumption on or off the licensed premises.
• Section 3: Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may designate entertainment districts for manufacturer or brewpub licensees in Madison County.
• Section 4: Brewpub licensees may dispense beer brewed on the licensed premises for consumption on or off the licensed premises.
• Section 5: Manufacturer licensees may operate a facility where food is provided on its licensed premises; taxes on the food shall follow general state 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

Madison County