SB452 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Alcoholic beverages, entertainment district or brewpub, sale of alcoholic beverages, Sec. 28-3A-6.1added; Sec. 28-4A-3 am'd.
Summary: The bill lets brewpubs sell beer for on-site and off-site drinking and creates a new craft brewer license for limited production breweries to brew up to 60,000 barrels per year and sell beer at the brewery and restaurant.
What This Bill Does
It amends existing brewpub rules to allow brewpubs to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises and off-premises consumption, with requirements such as operating a restaurant on site. It also adds a new craft brewer license that lets a brewery produce up to 60,000 barrels per year, operate a food-serving facility on the licensed premises, and sell the beer at the brewery and on-site or to licensed wholesalers; it includes records, reporting, labeling, tax collection, and inspection provisions, plus a $500 annual license fee.

Who It Affects
Brewpub operators: can sell beer for on-site and off-site consumption and must meet location, restaurant, and reporting requirements; license fee remains $1,000.
Craft brewers (limited production breweries): can brew up to 60,000 barrels per year, sell on-site at the brewery/restaurant or to wholesalers, keep records, file monthly reports, and pay applicable taxes; subject to inspections and a $500 annual license fee.

Key Provisions
Amends 28-4A-3 to authorize brewpubs to sell beer for on-premises and off-premises consumption and retains related licensing terms.
Adds Section 28-3A-6.1 creating a Craft Brewer license for breweries producing up to 60,000 barrels annually, allowing on-site beer production and sale at the licensed premises.
Craft brewers may sell beer in Alabama only to licensed wholesalers or directly to consumers on the licensed premises; no direct sales to retailers; sales must be in original containers and abide by federal labeling standards.
Craft brewers must file a list of brand labels, maintain records, file monthly shipment reports, and allow inspections; on-site facilities may provide food, samples, and on-premises or off-premises beer sales (off-premises limited to draft beer and 256 ounces per customer per day).
Taxes: craft brewers must collect and remit applicable excise taxes and are treated as agents for tax collection; license fee for craft brewer is $500 annually.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

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